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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

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

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Over 1,200 cattle in demand at Clogher

Over 1,200 cattle in demand at Clogher

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Beef quotes steady as factories canvass for stock

Beef quotes steady as factories canvass for stock

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

Management: is delaying breeding an option?

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

NEWS 13 April 2026

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Comparing automatic heat detection systems

Comparing automatic heat detection systems

There’s been a growing appetite amongst farmers for automated heat detection in recent years. Daire Cregg looks at some of the options and the costs.

BREEDING 1 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

Scarva farm to host UK dairy carbon network

The new project aims to identify practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Farm cover needs assessing this week

Farm cover needs assessing this week

After another mixed week of grass growth, predictions for the next seven days are showing a lift across the country. Walking the farm is important to assess the farm cover situation.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 April 2026

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

A huge area of contention is the out-of-date valuations currently being paid for reactor animals.

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Karen McCabe had to summon the vet for a cow calving that needed a Caesarean – and that's when the fun started, she writes.

FARMER WRITES 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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