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Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss bluetongue vaccines, coop mergers, lambing, field work and the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on input prices.

PODCAST 13 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

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ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 4 March 2026

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

The 2026 scheme is not expected to open until August leaving some farmers with weanlings born in the second half of 2025 questioning what they need to do to safeguard payment.

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Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

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Boost for cattle trade as NI market to reopen

Boost for cattle trade as NI market to reopen

The Department confirmed on Wednesday that it is liaising closely with Northern Ireland.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

While calf prices continue to run ahead of other years they have been dampened somewhat over the last week, as the peak of calf supply comes into sight.

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Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

Bluetongue vaccination required for Balmoral

The 2026 Balmoral Show is now accepting entries, with mandatory bluetongue vaccination introduced for all cattle and sheep as part of updated health measures.

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