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Proposal to digitise blue cards faces backlash

Concerns that were expressed included that older farmers would not be able to use the digital system and that blue cards are essential in the working of marts.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Proposal to digitise blue cards faces backlash

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Watch: weanling bull tops Elphin Mart show and sale at €2,700

Watch: weanling bull tops Elphin Mart show and sale at €2,700

MARKETS 27 October 2026

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 24 October 2026

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

NEWS 23 October 2026

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 22 October 2026

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Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

Autumn brings the dreaded herd test, and while we’ve now been running a clear herd since mandatory testing began in 1962, there’s always an underlying fear that TB will pop up.

FARMER WRITES 21 October 2026

More beef calves born on NI farms

More beef calves born on NI farms

According to the LMC, the latest figures point to “early signs of supply recovery” within the NI beef trade.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Autumn calving is off to a rapid start

Autumn calving is off to a rapid start

Jessica Pollock runs a split autumn and spring calving system outside Castlederg in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Cow colostrum comes with a bacterial load

Cow colostrum comes with a bacterial load

David Wright reports from a Thompsons Feeds / Bonanza Calf Nutrition calf conference.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Winter feeding and health management central to animal performance

Winter feeding and health management central to animal performance

Farmers across the country will be turning attention to the winter period with some parts of the country already housing cattle, animal health and feeding is central to good winter performance.

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

The Mayo farmer and his company are facing a combined total of 78 charges connected to the welfare of animals, reports Jessica Thompson.

NEWS 20 October 2026

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: automatic calf feeder

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: automatic calf feeder

In the second edition of this 10-part series leading up to Dairy Day, Daire Cregg looks at automatic calf feeders as a way to increase labour efficiency.

DAIRY DAY 15 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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