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Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

Growers who have planted oilseed rape need to check crops for flea beetle, as the pest can wipe out crops very quickly.

HUSBANDRY 12 September 2026

Farmers urged to check crops as flea beetle active in oilseed rape

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Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

Tillage Management: sowing, seed and stubbles

HUSBANDRY 9 September 2026

Tillage Management: rain, moisture deficits, lists and oilseed rape

Tillage Management: rain, moisture deficits, lists and oilseed rape

HUSBANDRY 2 September 2026

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

Explaining the ins and outs of selective dry cow therapy

ANIMAL HEALTH 29 August 2026

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, rain and whiskey rules

HUSBANDRY 26 August 2026

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Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Tillage Management: oilseed rape and crop planning

Farmers need to do their sums and make cropping plans accordingly before planting crops Siobhán Walsh.

HUSBANDRY 6 August 2026

Teagasc to host five events during Generational Renewal Week

Teagasc to host five events during Generational Renewal Week

Teagasc will run three webinars and two farm walks as part of its Generational Renewal Week this September, focusing on succession, tax and collaborative farming.

NEWS 6 August 2026

Tillage management: harvesting, planting and early beans

Tillage management: harvesting, planting and early beans

Tillage farmers are busy harvesting crops and preparing to plant cover crops and oilseed rape on farms.

HUSBANDRY 6 August 2026

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Ongoing dry weather is now starting to create major challenges on dairy and drystock farms across much of the country, the IFA has warned.

NEWS 6 August 2026

Ask your merchant for higher voluntary standard cover crop seed

Ask your merchant for higher voluntary standard cover crop seed

When purchasing cover crop seed, make sure to ask for higher voluntary standard seed to keep grass weeds out of your farm.

HUSBANDRY 6 August 2026

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Granard Mart manager Joseph Reilly following Wednesday's general cattle sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows.

MARKETS 6 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: lively trade for quality weanlings in Manorhamilton

Good-quality cattle met excellent demand at Manorhamilton's Mart bank holiday Monday sale, with farmers, exporters and northern buyers all active ringside.

NEWS 6 August 2026

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As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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