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Mixed reports on 2026 sheep scans

Some scanners have reported lower flock sizes in yards than had been there last year, while others are seeing their farmers hold numbers.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Mixed reports on 2026 sheep scans

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Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

FARMER WRITES 24 January 2026

Planning ahead for ‘extras’ at lambing

Planning ahead for ‘extras’ at lambing

Planning ahead for ‘extras’ at lambing

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

TULLAMORE FARM 7 January 2026

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Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

With many suckler herds now housed, this is an ideal time to carry out pregnancy scanning.

MANAGEMENT 16 June 2025

ScanInsights seeking to revolutionise reproduction technology

ScanInsights seeking to revolutionise reproduction technology

Daire Cregg looks at how the high potential start up of the year ScanInsights seeks to make reproductive technologies more accurate and powerful.

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 16 June 2025

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

After having it so good for most of the summer, the weather took a turn in west Cork over the last 10 days and Tommy Moyles had to adapt plans on his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty accordingly.

FARMER WRITES 16 June 2025

Empty rates for cows in line with previous years

Empty rates for cows in line with previous years

Daire Cregg looks at a scanning roundup for the country based on reports from scanners and vets.

NEWS 16 June 2025

Beef Management: meal feeding for NBWS dates and in-spec bonus criteria

Beef Management: meal feeding for NBWS dates and in-spec bonus criteria

Adam Woods takes a look at meal feeding dates for this year's suckler scheme along with in spec quality assurance criteria and scanning in suckler herds

MANAGEMENT 16 June 2025

Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

The rain came just when we needed it, and with the heat hanging around since spring, growth has been ticking along nicely.

FARMER WRITES 16 June 2025

Important year for genotyped ram action

Important year for genotyped ram action

Flocks which have not purchased a genotyped ram in year one or two must purchase a ram in 2025 or risk being withdrawn from the scheme

AGRI-SCHEMES 16 June 2025

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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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