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Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

UCD research has shown that using treated grain can reduce the carbon footprint of pig production by 11%.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

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Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 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

NEWS 21 April 2026

Building the future herd right from day one

Building the future herd right from day one

Building the future herd right from day one

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 17 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

Tillage Podcast: rain, resistance and brighter weather

NEWS 16 April 2026

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€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 10 April 2026

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Feed imports increase driven by maize jump

Maize imports increased dramatically in 2025, while wheat and barley imports decreased. Price probably played a role in this.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

The extended derogation will run for eight days from 13 April for drivers involved in the road transport of all goods within Ireland, including animal feed and fertiliser hauliers.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Opinion: fuel crisis is real, but ends don't justify the means

Opinion: fuel crisis is real, but ends don't justify the means

Agricultural contractors, road hauliers and transport companies are far more affected by the war-imposed spike in fuel prices than most farmers, but holding the country in a chokehold is not justified

OPINION 10 April 2026

Fuel support package to go to cabinet on Sunday

Fuel support package to go to cabinet on Sunday

No confirmation of the detail or total package agreed for fuel support scheme to support various sectors amid a surge in fuel prices.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

The Department of Agriculture has also been informed that restricted diesel supply could begin to affect milk collection from farmers soon.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

Feed mills battle to keep ration supplied as fuel shortages bite

Feed supplies are holding, but there are growing fears around fuel availability as a growing number of forecourts close. Declan O'Brien and Amy Forde report.

NEWS 10 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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