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Farmer Writes: a great start to the spring
James Strain
Farmer writer James Strain shares his thoughts on the recent weather and dairy heifer breeding programmes.
19 May 2025 Renewables
Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid
Irish solar farms set a new generation record over the weekend, producing 752MW of power thanks to the sunny weather.
19 May 2025 Management
Dairy Management: pica and low milk urea nitrogen
The prolonged dry spell is beginning to impact on grass growth with other issues emerging also, writes Aidan Brennan.
Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers
The Department of Agriculture issued a condition orange (high fire risk) warning which runs from 3pm on Thursday to midday on Monday 19 May.
16 May 2025 News
Farmers on group water schemes urged to conserve during dry spell
The continued lack of rainfall is placing added pressure on drinking water sources and the NFGWS has warned that high water demand can strain both water availability and treatment systems.
16 May 2025 News
Weekend weather: sunshine and clear skies
Met Éireann has said that the fine weather will continue through the weekend, with plenty of sunshine and highest temperatures of 24°C.
16 May 2025 News
Tillage Podcast: 'make the best decision with the info you have'
This week’s show focuses on noxious weeds, tillage farmer numbers and we hear how crops are looking in Co Wexford.
15 May 2025 News
Weather bonus like gold in the pocket
Sometimes it is better to cut silage if it's declining in yield. Assess your farm situation and get help if needed.
14 May 2025 Viewpoints
Silage season, BISS scheme deadline and Suckler event in Monaghan
In this week's beef management notes we take a look at silage cutting, the impending BISS deadline and a suckler event taking place in Co Monaghan.
14 May 2025 Management
Sheep management: weather management and marketing lambs/hoggets
A number of practices can be adopted during the current spell of good weather to prevent issues from happening.
14 May 2025 Management
Climate risk is manageable – for now
Ireland will not be able to escape the fallout from climate events far from our shores.
14 May 2025 Opinion
Thunderstorm warning in place for three counties
Counties will experience scattered thunderstorms as well as frequent lightning and spot flooding.
14 May 2025 News