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Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

Monitoring a herd's Body Condition Score is the critical step in monitoring autumn performance.

MANAGEMENT 5 October 2026

Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

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Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

NEWS 3 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

NEWS 2 October 2026

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

NEWS 2 October 2026

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40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

40% of drystock farmers haven’t spread lime in last five years

Teagasc is encouraging all farmers to plan lime applications this autumn as lime spreading for the year to date is falling well behind requirements.

NEWS 30 September 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

The recovery in milk volumes in the southeast mirrors the jump in grass growth.

NEWS 30 September 2026

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

Last year, the revised TAMS III reference costs added 10% for plastic retaining bales shears, pushing grant aid to €3,888.50, Peter Thomas Keaveney look at the options available on the Irish market.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

In part two of the series looking at the grass-fed standard and what it means for Irish dairy, Daire Cregg assesses the opportunities to capture more value for grass-fed products in the market.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Looking for a butter challenge?

Looking for a butter challenge?

There’s a really big job going at Ornua, if you’re up for it.

DEALER 30 September 2026

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

The dairy co-op declined to comment further, saying only that it is reviewing the judgement, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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