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Weekend Weather: warmer temperatures on the way

This weekend is set to see a long-awaited rise in temperatures, as a system of high pressure will dominate the country.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Weekend Weather: warmer temperatures on the way

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My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

NEWS 20 May 2026

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

NEWS 15 May 2026

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

Weather hits grass growth and silage harvest

NEWS 14 May 2026

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

Farmer Writes: relief at a clear TB test

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

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Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

Farmer Writes: an escapee heifer

One heifer has escaped twice now but each time she was stopped in her tracks by the temptation of a lovely sweet lawn and an open gate was found.

FARMER WRITES 3 May 2026

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

Preparation key with pit silage infrastructure

For both safety and the protection of the environment, pits need to be checked over and repairs carried out before being filled with grass this silage season.

BUILDINGS 3 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 3 May 2026

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

Grass 2026: Silage compactors go head-to-head

The live pit working demonstration at Grass 2026 saw two Irish-built silage compactors, showcasing the art of silage compaction and how these machines work on a working silage pit.

FARM MACHINERY 3 May 2026

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

Grass 2026: Battle of the bale chasers

When it comes to self-loading bale chasers, Wilson Engineering and Keltec are two household names, both of which demonstrated at Grass 2026, write Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney.

FARM MACHINERY 3 May 2026

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Grass 2026: Irish manufacturers show latest in trailer tech

Two Carlow manufacturers showcased their latest trailer engineering wares, from electronic steering systems to push off silage trailers.

NEWS 3 May 2026

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

Contractor to pay tractor driver €500 over silage season employment dispute

The driver submitted a claim that his termination of employment was unreasonable and unjustified during peak silage season

NEWS 3 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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