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BioFarm 2026 offers international grazing experts and practical farming advice

Farmers looking to improve grassland, manage costs and get more from their soils will hear from experienced Irish and international speakers at BioFarm this November.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 October 2026

BioFarm 2026 offers international grazing experts and practical farming advice

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Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: is now the time to lime?

Grass+ Beef: is now the time to lime?

GRASS & FEEDING 14 October 2026

Farmer Writes: the importance of cleaning out paddocks well

Farmer Writes: the importance of cleaning out paddocks well

Farmer Writes: the importance of cleaning out paddocks well

FARMER WRITES 14 October 2026

Students positive about the future of farming in Ireland

Students positive about the future of farming in Ireland

Students positive about the future of farming in Ireland

NEWS 14 October 2026

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AFBI and DLF look to the future for grass

AFBI and DLF look to the future for grass

A new grass breeding partnership involving AFBI and DLF Seeds was launched on Monday

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Drought exposed fragility of Irish grass-fed image – Ornua

Drought exposed fragility of Irish grass-fed image – Ornua

Ornua CEO Conor Galvin said climate change and shifting weather patterns may put pressure on Ireland's grass-fed system if they occur more frequently going forward.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Conor Galvin told an IFA dairy meeting that the last few months have shown us that we need to build more resilience into the system.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

Karen McCabe writes about the delicate balance between not keeping cattle in paddocks for too long and not teaching calves to sing for their supper.

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Ground is starting to get sticky along the west, but farmers east of the Shannon are coping well despite cattle flying through covers of grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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