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Watch out for mycotoxin issues this winter

The main source of mycotoxins in NI agriculture is grass silage. David Wright reports

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Watch out for mycotoxin issues this winter

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Farmer Writes: winter arrives as cold snap moves in

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Autumn calving is nearly complete

Autumn calving is nearly complete

FARMER WRITES 19 November 2025

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

Why knowledge sharing will be key to Irish agroforestry

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Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

NEWS 14 November 2025

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Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Despite the frustration at Corrin Mart, there was a real sense of solidarity - of farmers standing together for the future of Irish agriculture.

FARMER WRITES 8 October 2025

Farmers to self-declare milking platform stocking rate

Farmers to self-declare milking platform stocking rate

He said that all cows in the dairy herd will be included in the milking platform stocking rate calculation under the proposed Nitrates Action Programme.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Surge of new AD plant projects in planning system

Surge of new AD plant projects in planning system

Despite there being no current policy support for new anaerobic digestion plants, developers are rushing to get projects through the planning system.

RENEWABLES 8 October 2025

Growth back as daylight hours shorten

Growth back as daylight hours shorten

Daire Cregg looks at the current grass situation across the country as growth begins to decline.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 October 2025

With a 10% increase in bale shear grant aid, what are the brands to consider?

With a 10% increase in bale shear grant aid, what are the brands to consider?

With a 10% reference cost increase for plastic retaining bales shears under TAMS III, Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at the options available on the Irish market.

FARM MACHINERY 8 October 2025

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

An annual open day was held on the Foyle finishing unit in Co Tyrone last Friday.

WINTER FEED 8 October 2025

Bridgeway bale unroller works a treat for 89-year-old Cavan farmer

Bridgeway bale unroller works a treat for 89-year-old Cavan farmer

Four years ago, Cavan farm, Fred Chambers ditched the fork in favour of a Bridgeway Diamond bale unroller to ease the workload of feeding up to 500 bales each winter, Gary Abbott writes.

FARM MACHINERY 8 October 2025

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The farmers behind the Golden Arches

McDonald’s and Lakeland Dairies’ partnership: behind every iconic McDonald’s product lies a network of dedicated Irish suppliers, family farms and co-operatives.

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