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'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

The ICMSA is demanding that supports and logistics are put in place to move extra fodder in the west to affected areas in the east and south of Ireland.

NEWS 21 August 2026

'Screamingly obvious' there's already a fodder shortage - ICMSA

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Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

NEWS 20 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Home Farm: second-cut silage ambitions

Home Farm: second-cut silage ambitions

Home Farm: second-cut silage ambitions

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

Farm contractors face double hit as drought cuts work and threatens cash flow

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

The current winter will differ from 2018 crisis as Europe's fodder supplies dwindle, just like Ireland's, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny has said.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

With an incredible career representing Leinster, Ireland and the Irish and British lions on the rugby pitch, Tadhg has a wealth of experience and insight to share.

DEALER 5 August 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Small incremental changes leading to big profit on Wexford dairy farm

Small incremental changes leading to big profit on Wexford dairy farm

Over 100 farmers attended Tirlán’s first FarmElevate farm walk in collaboration with Teagasc which took place on Patrick Fortune’s farm in Co Wexford on Thursday.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

The dry weather means suckler farmer, Tommy Moyles has a busier yard than usual for this time of year as stock come in for a boost of hay or silage.

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Farmer Writes: grass has disappeared on us

Farmer Writes: grass has disappeared on us

It is probably the toughest grass situation we have faced since 2018, and there doesn’t seem to be any sign of relief yet.

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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