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Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

Looking ahead, our second TB test is scheduled for next week, so we’re keeping everything crossed.

FARMER WRITES 29 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cows cycling and calves thriving

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Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

NEWS 23 April 2026

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

COMMUNITY 22 April 2026

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

ICMSA calls for 14% ration start date to be extended to 15 May

NEWS 21 April 2026

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Breeding has begun on Tullamore Farm with 39 heifers served

Breeding has begun on Tullamore Farm with 39 heifers served

Cathal Gormley caught up with Shaun Diver on Tullamore Farm, where breeding has started with 39 heifers served, lambing is drawing to a close and ground is ploughed for spring barley.

TULLAMORE FARM 15 April 2026

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

A voluntary cow reduction scheme is being offered by the Dutch government this year, in a bid to reduce emissions produced by dairy farms, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 15 April 2026

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 15 April 2026

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

Ian farms with his father and brother on their dairy farm in Co Cavan, they were recent winners for the Ulster/Connacht region at the pasture progress awards.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Over 1,200 cattle in demand at Clogher

Over 1,200 cattle in demand at Clogher

David Wright reports on the trade for cattle at Clogher Mart in Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Beef quotes steady as factories canvass for stock

Beef quotes steady as factories canvass for stock

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished stock.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

With breeding just around the corner for dairy farms, what’s the right date to start? Daire Cregg looks at some of the factors in whether or not to delay.

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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