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Farmer Writes: dry weather causing problems

English farmer Joe Collingborn gives an update on grass growth, the TB status of his herd and fertiliser.

FARMER WRITES 5 May 2025

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Rosettes are won and lost long before show day

Rosettes are won and lost long before show day

PEDIGREE 5 May 2025

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

NEWS 5 May 2025

Watch: this week in photos as young farmers lead in breeding and markets

Watch: this week in photos as young farmers lead in breeding and markets

Watch: this week in photos as young farmers lead in breeding and markets

NEWS 4 May 2025

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

NEWS 4 May 2025

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Traditional blight spraying ‘gone out the window’ - Teagasc

Traditional blight spraying ‘gone out the window’ - Teagasc

Potato planting is three weeks ahead of last year for many Irish farmers, however, Ireland’s current climate of wet springs and summers can allow fungal diseases like late blight to thrive.

NEWS 3 May 2025

33% of tillage area in break crops in 2024

33% of tillage area in break crops in 2024

This report from Teagasc shows key performance indicators for the different sectors of agriculture.

NEWS 3 May 2025

Sheep dies after breaking into garden and eating rhododendron

Sheep dies after breaking into garden and eating rhododendron

Rhododendron contain large amounts of grayanotoxin which is highly lethal to sheep, the Department has advised.

NEWS 3 May 2025

In pictures: weanlings average €4.20/kg to €4.30/kg in Roscrea Mart

In pictures: weanlings average €4.20/kg to €4.30/kg in Roscrea Mart

The seasonal decline in entries is running ahead of previous years and generating increased competition with buyers purchasing cattle for summer grazing remaining very active.

MARKETS 3 May 2025

Opinion: lack of farmland to build on isn't primary cause of housing crisis

Opinion: lack of farmland to build on isn't primary cause of housing crisis

The residential zoned land tax infers that farmers' greed is holding back construction in this country, but that is a false narrative.

OPINION 3 May 2025

Taoiseach called on to scrap TB proposal on cow sale restrictions

Taoiseach called on to scrap TB proposal on cow sale restrictions

This restriction is among a number of targeted measures which have been proposed by the Department to tackle the spread of TB.

NEWS 3 May 2025

Full-time pedigree sheep farming paying off for Priestley

Full-time pedigree sheep farming paying off for Priestley

Rachel Gallagher talks with Mark Priestley of the award-winning Limestone flock ahead of the 156th Balmoral Show.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 May 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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