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Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

The kill profile has changed slightly, with the ratio of dairy to suckler cows changing from 70:30 in 2025 to 76:24 to date in 2026.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

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Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, TAMS and the latest on farmgate prices

Farm Tech Talk: bluetongue, TAMS and the latest on farmgate prices

NEWS 25 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

PEDIGREE 25 September 2026

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

Could 'mini lightning' produce nitrogen on your farm?

NEWS 25 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

NEWS 25 September 2026

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‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

A water quality event held at Newgrange Farm, Co Meath, earlier this week outlined practical on-farm actions that support healthy waterways and productive farming.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

Stephen and Lorcan debrief the National Ploughing Championships, ask whether the global protein boom has been overhyped, talk to AIB’s Donal Whelton and discuss the industry’s key asks for Budget 27.

PODCAST 25 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

The competition watchdog has carried out searches of businesses in the solar panel industry as part of an investigation into suspected bid rigging.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

Cattle kill decline slows but remains 5.4% behind 2025

In the first eight months of 2026, the cattle and sheep kills are behind 2025 levels, while the pig kill is up.

NEWS 25 September 2026

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

See all of the ploughing results from the three days of the 2026 National Ploughing Championships, which took place in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 25 September 2026

INHFA takes aim at Nature Restoration Law

INHFA takes aim at Nature Restoration Law

On CAP, the INHFA reiterated the association’s opposition to the introduction of coupled payments and called for a retirement scheme for elderly farmers.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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