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Farmer Writes: we buffer-fed cows for two months

We have managed the silage-making by doing 50ac of new leys early on followed by another 100ac two weeks later. This did not pass without incident, writes Joe Collingborn.

FARMER WRITES 21 June 2026

Farmer Writes: we buffer-fed cows for two months

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Contractors call on Teagasc to evaluate silage additives

Contractors call on Teagasc to evaluate silage additives

NEWS 17 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

NEWS 17 June 2026

Silage scented candles

Silage scented candles

Silage scented candles

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Demand for silage lettings nosedives

Demand for silage lettings nosedives

The market for silage in the field has been hit by strong grass growth over the last few weeks and the hike in silage harvesting costs.

NEWS 27 May 2026

My Farming Week: Francis Bellew, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Louth

My Farming Week: Francis Bellew, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Louth

Having got out of dairying four years ago, Franics Bellew operates a dairy calf-to-beef system, buying in calves and stores from local farmers.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Dairygold farmers ‘wrap it pink’ for Irish Cancer Society

Dairygold farmers ‘wrap it pink’ for Irish Cancer Society

Partnership with Irish Cancer Society is now in its 12th year, with a donation made for every roll of pink bale wrap purchased through Dairygold’s network of 26 Co-Op Superstores.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

In dry weather, it wouldn't be a huge issue, but with every wet day that comes, it's getting trickier. Cattle are becoming unsettled as well.

FARMER WRITES 27 May 2026

Pit silage price up €20-30/ac on last year

Pit silage price up €20-30/ac on last year

Prices for baled silage have increased by €2-4/bale and are in the €18-22/bale range.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Rain helps to keep growth moving

Rain helps to keep growth moving

With air and soil temperatures high, the rain over the last week will help to maintain high growth rates well into next week.

GRASS & FEEDING 27 May 2026

Home Farm: missing silage weather and Bord Bia levies in focus

Home Farm: missing silage weather and Bord Bia levies in focus

As the wet spring dragged on, we grazed pretty well all the ground intended for silage with the result that we closed everything up later than the ideal.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

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Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

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