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International Year of the Woman Farmer to be celebrated at Tullamore Show

Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show made the announcement at the launch of its Sustainable Livestock Village on Wednesday 24 June.

NEWS 25 June 2026

International Year of the Woman Farmer to be celebrated at Tullamore Show

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Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

NEWS 24 June 2026

BEEF2026: practical demonstrations and advice for every beef farming system

BEEF2026: practical demonstrations and advice for every beef farming system

BEEF BREEDING 17 June 2026

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

Farmers invited to take part in new animal health research

NEWS 17 June 2026

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

SUCKLERS 13 June 2026

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Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Is roofing over an open tank a viable option for farmers looking to increase slurry storage? Martin Merrick does the sums to see if it is.

BUILDINGS 24 May 2026

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Galway farmer accused of endangering welfare of Charolais bull

Other alleged breaches of the law related to the manner in which yearlings, equines and bovines were kept in a shed and the disposal of carcasses. Dara Bradley reports.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

Beef Management: marketing slaughter-fit cattle and autumn-born weanlings

With significant delays still facing farmers in getting cattle booked in for slaughter it is worth reviewing the age of cattle that could be approaching age limits that influence potential sale value.

MANAGEMENT 24 May 2026

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences

The accused also faces charges relating to carcass disposal and tagging issues including an alleged failure to ensure livestock were identified by ear tags. Dara Bradley report.

NEWS 24 May 2026

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

High temperatures aid the replication of bluetongue virus

Higher temperatures aid both the replication of the virus and the size of the midge population.

NEWS 24 May 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

Key lessons from DairyCon 2026

DairyCon, a two-day conference for vets in dairy practice was held in Kilkenny last week, offering insights into bluetongue, TB and calf health from a vet’s perspective.

MANAGEMENT 24 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Kevin O Sullivan*, Glasslyn Veterinary, outlines how vaccination is a cost-effective option to safeguard you herd or flock from potential heavy losses.

ANIMAL HEALTH 24 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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