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Dairy Management: slurry situation worsens as more rain on the way

Very heavy rain across the country is set to continue with over 20mm of rain forecast for the coming week, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 26 January 2026

Dairy Management: slurry situation worsens as more rain on the way

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Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

CALVES 24 January 2026

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

CALVES 21 January 2026

Beef Management: colostrum management, slurry and calf accommodation

Beef Management: colostrum management, slurry and calf accommodation

Beef Management: colostrum management, slurry and calf accommodation

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Why are 20% of heifers not making it to calving?

Why are 20% of heifers not making it to calving?

Why are 20% of heifers not making it to calving?

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

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Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

There is no way of visually diagnosing abortion causing agents and as such the only option is prompt submission of samples for analysis

MANAGEMENT 16 January 2026

Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers worried about wet land with slurry tanks filling up.

MANAGEMENT 16 January 2026

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

In the second of a three-week series, Natasha Ferguson outlines the main requirements set out in new farm standards in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 January 2026

Planning time for spring grazing

Planning time for spring grazing

With calving just around the corner, time is running out to plan the start of grazing. For those who haven't yet, walking the farm and developing a spring rotation planner are key.

MANAGEMENT 16 January 2026

Dairy Management: ground conditions not good for slurry spreading

Dairy Management: ground conditions not good for slurry spreading

Farmers and contractors are reporting difficult ground conditions for spreading slurry, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 16 January 2026

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Spring calving is nearing – organise the calving toolkit and check essential equipment now to reduce stress and protect cow and calf health.

MANAGEMENT 16 January 2026

Weekend weather: frost and fog on the way

Weekend weather: frost and fog on the way

The weather is set to be cold across much of the weekend, with freezing temperatures overnight.

NEWS 16 January 2026

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Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

The Cavan Spring Farm Machinery Show takes place on 4 and 5 February at the Cavan Equestrian Centre, offering farmers a first look at the machines and technology driving the season ahead.

Cavan SFM Show brings the industry’s top machinery under one roof

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