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Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

Trade for cows has been steady, rather than strong, with good quality stock straight out of the parlour making around €2.30-2.40/kg in general.

NEWS 25 October 2026

Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

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Getting to grips with cell count at dry-off

Getting to grips with cell count at dry-off

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 25 October 2026

European car makers face similar problems to beef producers

European car makers face similar problems to beef producers

NEWS 25 October 2026

Who is exhibiting at Tillage Day?

Who is exhibiting at Tillage Day?

Who is exhibiting at Tillage Day?

NEWS 25 October 2026

EU beef imports to increase by 5% by front-loading of Brazilian shipments

EU beef imports to increase by 5% by front-loading of Brazilian shipments

EU beef imports to increase by 5% by front-loading of Brazilian shipments

NEWS 25 October 2026

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Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Decisions on selecting concentrates should be focused primarily on the energy content of the feed and then protein conten/cost price.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Government needs to 'wake up' - Macra president

Government needs to 'wake up' - Macra president

Josephine O'Neill said generational renewal is "little more than tokenistic political ambition", while the Taoiseach stressed the importance of an EU budget agreement under the Irish presidency.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

Farmers who wished to avail of the extension were required to register with the Department of Agriculture’s nitrates section in advance of spreading slurry.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Maternity proposal is ‘good intention with no money' - IFA deputy president

Maternity proposal is ‘good intention with no money' - IFA deputy president

The standard maternity leave support in Ireland is currently paid at €299 per week for 26 weeks, where a woman pays a certain PRSI contribution.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

Calf rearing expert Dr Jim Quigley addressed farmers at a series of events in Northern Ireland

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 24 October 2026

Agri jobs: Louth, Westmeath and Cork seek dairy farm workers

Agri jobs: Louth, Westmeath and Cork seek dairy farm workers

There are opportunities on dairy farms across the country, with operations in Cork, Louth and Westmeath seeking workers.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

This week's Farm Tech Talk delves into farm building rates, various schemes and milk prices.

NEWS 23 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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