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My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 1 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

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How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

Farmer Writes: No two farms are the same

FARMER WRITES 30 September 2026

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

Maize crops ready for harvest in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Home Farm: 2026 farming year closes

Home Farm: 2026 farming year closes

Home Farm: 2026 farming year closes

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Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

When the grass first started coming back into the diet, cows dropped back to around 19-20l.

FARMER WRITES 28 August 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Drought effects show grass growth 412kg below five-year average

Drought effects show grass growth 412kg below five-year average

At the fodder meeting, Teagasc gave an update on grass growth and fodder availability, with contributions from farm organisations, industry, financial institutions and the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Western dairy farmers say there’s no such thing as having too much fodder

Connacht dairy farmers are coping well following a dry July, but warn that winter can start at any time in the west.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Silage selling for €40/bale out of the west

Silage selling for €40/bale out of the west

A price of €40/bale (4x4) is generally being sought for hay, with traders reporting lively demand.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Farmers all over the country and not just those affected by drought should complete a winter forage budget to identify any potential deficits or surpluses early

GRASS & FEEDING 28 August 2026

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

ICMSA matching farmers with fodder to those looking for supplies

The ICMSA is calling on farmers with fodder supplies they are looking to sell to make contact so that they can be matched with buyers.

NEWS 28 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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