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Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

If conditions hold, James Strain should be able to push on and get the reseeding done in good time.

FARMER WRITES 24 April 2026

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

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Grass buyers out in force in Ballymote Mart with over €6/kg for cattle

Grass buyers out in force in Ballymote Mart with over €6/kg for cattle

MARKETS 24 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

NEWS 23 April 2026

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

Bluetongue risk as midge activity rises

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

Northern View: prices paid continue to edge down

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Edmond Phelan, Islandkeane, Fenor, Co Waterford

Edmond Phelan runs a tillage and beef enterprise with organic oats and beef and says he has no regrets about going organic.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

The study by Andersons is the first of its kind to put a figure on the indirect costs of bovine TB in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Cathal Gormley reports from Kingdom Co-op Livestock Mart's weekly cattle sale, where lighter cattle commended the best trade while cow numbers were back and a special dairy reduction sale took place.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tullamore Show young handler event returns with new training show

Tullamore Show young handler event returns with new training show

The highly anticipated Young Handlers Event is set to return as part of the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show on Sunday 26 April.

PEDIGREE 15 April 2026

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

The scheme will open on 17 April to co-operatives and agri merchants from whom farmers can buy the eligible items. It will open directly to farmers shortly after.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Northern View: higher numbers keep a lid on trade

Prices paid for cattle in NI continue to edge back, although base quotes remain steady.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Young Rebel crowned dairy queen in sunny Sydney

Young Rebel crowned dairy queen in sunny Sydney

Young Becky Hynes, daughter of Peter and Paula, has impressed several Australian dairy exhibitors and breeders in recent years.

DEALER 15 April 2026

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Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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