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Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

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Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

NEWS 11 September 2026

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

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Farmer Writes: the autumn routine is starting to take shape

Farmer Writes: the autumn routine is starting to take shape

Cooler, wetter weather has brought a lift in the demand for calf feed, while weighing, dosing decisions and winter preparations are creeping onto the job list.

NEWS 2 September 2026

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

The Buttimer Family from Clonakilty is representing Lisavaird Co-op in the Milk Quality Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 September 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

Five schools to take home Angus calves from Ploughing 2026

One of the key attractions every year is always the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

Farmer Writes: fingers crossed bluetongue doesn't appear at our gate

There are only two cases in Wiltshire so far, but there are more under investigation.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

Cattle farms given option of EID tagging

Cattle farms given option of EID tagging

NI is the first part of the UK to make electronic identification available for cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Suckler farms must consider pneumonia

Suckler farms must consider pneumonia

A pneumonia outbreak has the potential to add significant cost to the price of suckler calves.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Genotyping available in new NI cattle scheme

Genotyping available in new NI cattle scheme

The Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme is now open in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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