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Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

The weekend weather is set to be changeable, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 13 March 2026

Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

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Status yellow snow-ice warning for 11 counties

Status yellow snow-ice warning for 11 counties

NEWS 12 March 2026

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

Little grounds for any positivity in potatoes - IFA

NEWS 11 March 2026

My Farming Week: David Jordan, Carriglea, Halfway House, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: David Jordan, Carriglea, Halfway House, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: David Jordan, Carriglea, Halfway House, Co Waterford

NEWS 11 March 2026

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

FARMER WRITES 11 March 2026

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Home Farm: yellow crops and falling beef prices

Home Farm: yellow crops and falling beef prices

We put the lightest of the store cattle out for a few hours by day in a dry paddock with a full cover of grass.

VIEWPOINTS 4 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

Martin Merrick gives the latest on where grazing and grass growth is, as weather fails to fully settle as we approach the half way point in March.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 March 2026

FBD grew farm business in 2025

FBD grew farm business in 2025

Insurers annual report showed earnings hit from payouts relating to storm Éowyn.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

Adam Woods has some tips and advice for suckler farmers dealing with delayed turnout.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Weekend weather: mostly dry, with rain on way for Sunday

Weekend weather: mostly dry, with rain on way for Sunday

Met Éireann has forecast a mostly dry weekend, until rain is set to move in on Sunday morning.

NEWS 4 March 2026

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

The February 2026 calving insights survey also shows that on average 63% of cows have calved on Irish farms.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Sheep Management: lambing, marketing hoggets and slaughter suitability

Sheep Management: lambing, marketing hoggets and slaughter suitability

Ground conditions remain challenging with grass utilisation under pressure and growth rates at a low level.

MANAGEMENT 4 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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