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Farmer Writes: grass growth gets going again

Padraig Callanan was just on the verge of having to open bales when the heavens opened and saved the day.

FARMER WRITES 23 July 2025

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Farmer views: 'Loss of derogation will cause friction among farmers'

Farmer views: 'Loss of derogation will cause friction among farmers'

NEWS 16 July 2025

Seaweed halves ammonia from slurry, study finds

Seaweed halves ammonia from slurry, study finds

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 July 2025

Small Scottish suckler farmers

Small Scottish suckler farmers

Small Scottish suckler farmers

DEALER 16 July 2025

Comment: drop in liquid milk suppliers is no surprise

Comment: drop in liquid milk suppliers is no surprise

Comment: drop in liquid milk suppliers is no surprise

NEWS 16 July 2025

My Farming Week: Sarah Humphries, Five Rivers, Southland, New Zealand

My Farming Week: Sarah Humphries, Five Rivers, Southland, New Zealand

Sarah comes from a family sheep and dairy grazing farm in Southland, New Zealand. She has travelled to Ireland for a four-month dairy exchange with FRS and NZDC.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Young Stock Podcast: stock judging and showing pedigree cows

Young Stock Podcast: stock judging and showing pedigree cows

On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Caoimhe Sheridan interviews Hannah Greenan from the Greenlea herd in Co Monaghan and talks about stock judging.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Farmer Writes: constant buffer feeding amid severe drought

Farmer Writes: constant buffer feeding amid severe drought

With the prospect of another two weeks of a predicted heat wave, cows are about to go onto full winter rations on Joe Collingborn's farm.

FARMER WRITES 9 July 2025

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

In hot weather, cattle need 1.5 to 2.0 times more water than their normal requirements, Teagasc has said.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

In March 2023, a farmer had declared his herd would have a programme reference of 100, in accordance with the original terms and conditions.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Farmer Writes: nitrates derogation is crucial

Farmer Writes: nitrates derogation is crucial

Overall, it’s been one of the better years in recent memory.

FARMER WRITES 9 July 2025

Steady demand for cattle at Markethill

Steady demand for cattle at Markethill

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Markethill Mart in Co Armagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 July 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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