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€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

The scheme will open on 17 April to co-operatives and agri merchants from whom farmers can buy the eligible items. It will open directly to farmers shortly after.

NEWS 16 April 2026

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

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Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2026

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 March 2026

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

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Water shortages

Water shortages

Depleted reservoir levels, The Dealer said to himself. After the amount of rain that fell last month in the southeast?

DEALER 5 January 2026

A record-breaking winter of rain

A record-breaking winter of rain

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has had to house all his sheep for the first time

FARMER WRITES 5 January 2026

Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

Better Farming for Water is an initiative run by Teagasc, in partnership with Macra.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

The closed period for spreading slurry and organic manure runs from 15 October to the end of January in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 January 2026

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

German farmer Gerd Möhren tells Claire McCormack about his journey to growing miscanthus, after selling the last of his 250-300 head of cattle.

FEATURE 5 January 2026

Building good habits before calving begins

Building good habits before calving begins

With the start of calving in sight, Daire Cregg looks at how farmers can make the most of the last few quieter weeks to reflect on 2025 and start preparing their minds and bodies for the months ahead.

MANAGEMENT 5 January 2026

Dairy Management: looking after stock in the cold spell

Dairy Management: looking after stock in the cold spell

On dairy farms, managing the cold spell is all about keeping stock fed, keeping water flowing and equipment running, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 5 January 2026

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Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

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