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Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

A yearling heifer didn’t figure out how to knock the lid off the feed tank after breaking out last week.

FARMER WRITES 25 February 2026

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

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The Pembroke Road survival kit

The Pembroke Road survival kit

DEALER 4 February 2026

Demand for straw rises as spring approaches

Demand for straw rises as spring approaches

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

French farmer protest blocks up Paris

French farmer protest blocks up Paris

French farmer protest blocks up Paris

MARKETS 8 January 2026

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

NEWS 20 December 2025

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Eye-catching auction in west west Cork

Eye-catching auction in west west Cork

The Dealer noted a very agricultural hint to an upcoming charity auction to be hosted by the most southwest-based GAA club in the country this weekend coming.

DEALER 9 November 2025

SMS CZ introduces new bale chaser

SMS CZ introduces new bale chaser

Czech machinery manufacturer SMS CZ is introducing a new self-loading bale transporter capable of loading and transporting up to 18 round bales.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Complication added to winter feeding plan

Complication added to winter feeding plan

Derek Robinson is trying to ensure his bales go to the right livestock.

FARMER WRITES 9 November 2025

Farmer Writes: Irish farmers paying the price for EU red tape

Farmer Writes: Irish farmers paying the price for EU red tape

From my perspective, the EU is firing out policies that completely clash with each other, and Irish farmers are the ones paying the price.

FARMER WRITES 9 November 2025

Blackgrass seed coming from straw imports

Blackgrass seed coming from straw imports

Billions of blackgrass seeds could be imported into Ireland through straw imports and are a major biosecurity risk.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

Aidan Brennan looks at the importance of hygiene and patience when drying off cows and looks at how much good quality silage is needed for the spring.

MANAGEMENT 9 November 2025

Teagasc says dairy producers are purchasing Spanish straw

Teagasc says dairy producers are purchasing Spanish straw

Teagasc has said that while Irish straw is of similar quality to Spanish straw, some dairy producers are opting to purchase Spanish straw.

NEWS 9 November 2025

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Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

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

Introducing the Easyfix stainless steel water trough range to farmers

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