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Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Sean Godfrey, Sheep Ireland outlines why the number of lambs born matters for commercial farmers and gives an update on the Oviflock Project.

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

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Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

GARDENING 4 February 2026

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

ASK MIRIAM 4 February 2026

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

Money Mentor: if my mother gifts me land, what tax will I owe?

MONEY MENTOR 4 February 2026

How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

L2 4 February 2026

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‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

The Sunday Spin – a tank of petrol, a packet of biscuits and a game of I spy. Something so ordinary now seems almost radical.

L2 4 February 2026

In pictures: presentations and acknowledgments – 71st IFA AGM

In pictures: presentations and acknowledgments – 71st IFA AGM

Recent pictures of presentations and acknowledgments of outgoing chairs from the 71st IFA AGM.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

We are milking once a day at the moment, but with numbers building we’ll be going back to twice-a-day milking later this week.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

UFU man sums up advice on bluetongue

UFU man sums up advice on bluetongue

The deputy president of the UFU, Glenn Cuddy handed out some good advice to his fellow farmers.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Chandra doesn’t dampen demand at Camlough

Chandra doesn’t dampen demand at Camlough

David Clarke reports on the trade at Camlough Mart last Wednesday 28 January

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Clover delivers cattle worth €75/head more

Clover delivers cattle worth €75/head more

Peter Doyle takes a look back at the 2025 results from the Derrypatrick Suckler research herd in Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath

GRASS & FEEDING 4 February 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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