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New handling unit impresses at Newford

Martin Merrick profiles the new facility which has just reached completion at the Newford herd’s base in Athleague, Co Roscommon.

INFRASTRUCTURE 23 April 2026

New handling unit impresses at Newford

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Spend wisely on infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency

Spend wisely on infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

Growing grass with wire: how best to introduce paddocks for drystock farms

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

Getting the grazing infrastructure right on farms

Getting the grazing infrastructure right on farms

Getting the grazing infrastructure right on farms

INFRASTRUCTURE 22 April 2026

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Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Cathal Gormley reports from Kingdom Co-op Livestock Mart's weekly cattle sale, where lighter cattle commended the best trade while cow numbers were back and a special dairy reduction sale took place.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 14 April 2026

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

Farmers signing solar farm leases may need to consider the effect on their direct payments, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 14 April 2026

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 14 April 2026

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig and poultry specialist, discusses the implications of African swine fever for the EU pigmeat trade.

PIGS 14 April 2026

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

The message is clear, under our current supply chain model, energy security is not guaranteed, so it is time to rapidly ramp up renewable energy with farmers at the core, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 14 April 2026

Nine-month-old Belgian Blue-cross heifer sells for €7,700 in Carrigallen

Nine-month-old Belgian Blue-cross heifer sells for €7,700 in Carrigallen

Cathal Gormley reports from Carrigallen Mart on Saturdays general sale where a special entry of 72 homebred weanling heifers from one farmer drew buyers from all around Ireland.

MARTS 14 April 2026

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Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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