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Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

The Meath dairy farm will welcome visitors on 29 and 30 August, showcasing modern farm production.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Harlin family to host Agri Aware open farm event

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Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

NEWS 4 August 2026

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

NEWS 4 August 2026

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

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Time to check silage levels and access feed options for winter

Time to check silage levels and access feed options for winter

To keep costs down, it is worth considering how much winter feed you have, as there are still a number of options which can help to close the gap before winter.

MANAGEMENT 31 July 2026

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Butter branding move aims to capture share of Kerrygold spoils

Finding a way that enables an individual co-op to maximise its butter sales without damaging the Kerrygold brand is a major challenge for Irish dairy processors.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Grass growth up 5% in 2026, despite the drought

Grass growth up 5% in 2026, despite the drought

Year-to-date grass growth figures are up 5% on the five-year average, despite the fact current growth rates are less than half of normal for the first week in August, reports Daire Cregg.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at the current situation as it relates to multispecies swards in Ireland.

RESEEDING 31 July 2026

Purchasing cattle – a quick biosecurity check will help protect your herd

Purchasing cattle – a quick biosecurity check will help protect your herd

Animal Health Ireland's Liam Doyle is urging farmers to double down on biosecurity and ask themselves are all precautions being taken to reduce the risk of introducing disease.

MANAGEMENT 31 July 2026

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Sheep ‘dropping down dead’ in fields from bluetongue in England, farmer warns

Over 130 sheep and cattle have now tested positive for the virus in England since 1 July.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Concern over continued decline in liquid milk producers

Concern over continued decline in liquid milk producers

The number of dairy farmers supplying the liquid milk market has collapsed by almost 70% in the past 30 years.

NEWS 31 July 2026

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