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Solar PV on the menu for drystock and dairy

The IFA and Bord Gáis Energy series of rooftop solar PV events travelled to Longford last week with keen interest from drystock and dairy farms, writes Stephen Robb,

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The story of spring calving in 2025

The story of spring calving in 2025

FARMER WRITES 4 June 2025

Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op

Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op

NEWS 20 May 2025

Milk supply on the rise – FRS

Milk supply on the rise – FRS

Milk supply on the rise – FRS

NEWS 9 April 2025

Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

NEWS 26 March 2025

Agri jobs: internship role at US corn farm

Agri jobs: internship role at US corn farm

There are plenty of new openings in the dairy and tillage sectors both in Ireland and further afield.

NEWS 1 February 2025

Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds

Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds

The survey also revealed no major animal health issues, although, operators in West Cork noted that cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have increased this spring.

NEWS 1 February 2025

Tullamore Farm video series: episode one – calving 2025

Tullamore Farm video series: episode one – calving 2025

The first of our Tullamore Farm video series kicks off this month with all things calving.

MANAGEMENT 1 February 2025

Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving

Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving

It comes from a Farm Relief Services (FRS) Co-op operators report which showed that over 90% of spring-calving herds in Ireland have begun calving.

NEWS 1 February 2025

Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix

Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix

Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 February 2025

Tips for storing colostrum at calving time

Tips for storing colostrum at calving time

When freezing colostrum, use a container that provides a bigger surface area, as this makes it easy to defrost.

MANAGEMENT 1 February 2025

Five safety tips for calving time

Five safety tips for calving time

Calving is a time when cow temperament can quickly change and farmers can be easily caught out. Outlined are a few tips to working safely at calving time.

MANAGEMENT 1 February 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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