Hannah Furlong

hfurlong@farmersjournal.ie

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners across the country have reported that scanning is going well with no major shocks, however there are still a number of suckler herds to be scanned in the coming months.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

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Readers' pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers' pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 30 September 2026

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

NEWS 30 September 2026

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

A grant of up to €10,000 per year is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 available for legal fees.

NEWS 26 September 2026

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

In June 2026, the total number of cattle, sheep and pigs were up on 2025 levels in Ireland.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Entries open for 2026 Agri Guild Awards

Entries open for 2026 Agri Guild Awards

The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony in Dublin on 19 November.

NEWS 26 September 2026

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

The current CAP rewards land ownership and not active farmers, the IFA president said.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

The Grass10 newsletter was first published in 2018 as part of the Teagasc Grass10 campaign.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Macra is calling for the scheme to be reopened to those who did not apply during the previous round.

NEWS 26 September 2026

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

Lamb euthanised due to dosing gun injury

The postmortem found damage and swelling in the lamb’s mouth, throat and oesophagus.

NEWS 26 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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