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Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

A Kilkenny farmer had to use a jet ski to bring the cows in for milking through a flooded field in recent days.

NEWS 19 March 2026

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

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Myostatin: what farmers need to know

Myostatin: what farmers need to know

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Management: grazing watchpoints for the coming weeks

Management: grazing watchpoints for the coming weeks

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

Farmer Writes: no turnout for at least another six weeks

FARMER WRITES 17 March 2026

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

SPRING AI 14 March 2026

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Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

We’ve always had a couple of badger setts on the farm, but they’ve never caused us any bother.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

My Farming Week: David Jordan, Carriglea, Halfway House, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: David Jordan, Carriglea, Halfway House, Co Waterford

Dylan Jordan is now managing Bernie and Frank Walsh's farm near Passage East in Co Waterford since the death of their son Tomás last July.

NEWS 4 March 2026

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

Despite the drop in cow numbers, British milk deliveries are hitting record highs.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

Calving calamities in the Clogher Valley

David Clarke has had a difficult start to spring calving on his dairy farm in Co Tyrone.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

We had two cases of grass tetany last week and one case of bloat — problems we haven’t dealt with in years.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

The Egan family have grown cow numbers from 70 to 120 since 2015. A focus on grass, breeding and wise investment over the years is paying off for them, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 4 March 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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