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Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

Martin Merrick outlines the key areas that farmers need to focus on when it comes to prepping housing as cattle begin to head indoors

BUILDINGS 14 October 2026

Key considerations with cattle lying and pen space this winter

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Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

SCHEMES 28 August 2026

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

BUILDINGS 15 July 2026

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

GRASS & FEEDING 27 June 2026

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Beef Management: fertilising for second cut, mowing out surplus and heat stress

Beef Management: fertilising for second cut, mowing out surplus and heat stress

Martin Merrick discusses getting the right fertiliser out for second cut grass, keeping paddocks in check through mowing out surplus and managing cattle in hot weather.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

The on-farm biosecurity scheme was launched last week, with a €6m fund capable of providing grant aid to 7,500 applicants in 2026.

ANIMAL HEALTH 1 January 1970

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Martin Merrick outlines some key steps to establishing a paddock system to a drystock farm

INFRASTRUCTURE 1 January 1970

Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

Easyfix stainless steel water trough range: clean water, better performance, built to last.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

As calving has kicked off on suckler farms and dairy herds across the country, it’s important to ensure the grazing block is properly set up prior to the grazing season commencing.

BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

Intensively finishing lambs – what to consider?

The margin between purchase cost and finishing value is currently tight and, as such, achieving high levels of lamb performance is essential to maximise potential returns.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within