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Watch: smart moves on the Wild Atlantic Way

John Casey is farming with father Michael and wife Orla along the coast at Causeway in Co Kerry.

MILK QUALITY 27 July 2025

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Grass+ Dairy: rain provides a welcome kick to growth

Grass+ Dairy: rain provides a welcome kick to growth

GRASS & FEEDING 23 July 2025

Finish chipper sticking the pace in Cavan

Finish chipper sticking the pace in Cavan

FARM MACHINERY 23 July 2025

Dairy Management: rain is welcome but growth issues will persist

Dairy Management: rain is welcome but growth issues will persist

Dairy Management: rain is welcome but growth issues will persist

MANAGEMENT 14 July 2025

Farmer Writes: constant buffer feeding amid severe drought

Farmer Writes: constant buffer feeding amid severe drought

Farmer Writes: constant buffer feeding amid severe drought

FARMER WRITES 13 July 2025

Why grass measuring is going to be more important

Why grass measuring is going to be more important

As grassland management becomes more difficult due to changes in the climate, managing grass by measurement becomes ever more important writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 4 June 2025

Big rebound for beef quotes

Big rebound for beef quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 4 June 2025

Beef Management: hot weather issues, mastitis and SCEP weighing dates

Beef Management: hot weather issues, mastitis and SCEP weighing dates

Adam Woods takes a look at cattle health issues in hot weather, mastitis incidences and making sure you are up to date with your SCEP weights.

MANAGEMENT 4 June 2025

Dairy Management: growth rates beginning to falter on dry farms

Dairy Management: growth rates beginning to falter on dry farms

Grass growth rates are beginning to come under pressure on more and more farms as soil moisture deficits bite writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 4 June 2025

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

From the farm and the bog to the football field and beyond, Ruth isn’t afraid of hard work and she has bright plans for the future.

FEATURES 4 June 2025

Designing automatic calf feeder accommodation for smaller numbers

Designing automatic calf feeder accommodation for smaller numbers

Martin Merrick looks at possible layouts for farmers rearing between 50-60 calves, with an eye on automatic feeding.

BUILDINGS 4 June 2025

Farmer Writes: cows can kick in any direction

Farmer Writes: cows can kick in any direction

I've heard it said before that cows can't kick backwards, but I'm here to inform everyone that they can indeed, and also sideways and forwards.

FARMER WRITES 4 June 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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