Feeding

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

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

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Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

How to choose feeding machinery that fits your farm and earns its keep

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

NEWS 30 September 2026

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

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Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Dr Michael Dineen, Neil Maher and Aidan Lawless outline the results of ongoing research trials on winter milk dairy production systems.

WINTER MILK 9 September 2026

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Brendan Horan writes about management options to reduce winter feed deficits.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

Beef management: closing paddocks, nutrient application and ration composition

Beef management: closing paddocks, nutrient application and ration composition

Martin Merrick talks through some key management practices this week as well as upcoming mart events in partnership with Teagasc and several AI companies.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

Irish grain prices are milk and beef issue too, IGGG says

Irish grain prices are milk and beef issue too, IGGG says

A sustainable price for Irish grain is an investment in the resilience, security and sustainability of the entire Irish livestock sector, the IGGG said.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

Farmer Writes: grass returns with the rain

When the grass first started coming back into the diet, cows dropped back to around 19-20l.

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Planning ahead for the next lactation

Planning ahead for the next lactation

Lucy Christie reports from a Chestnutt Feeds dry cow information day held in Co Antrim.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Beef management: grass supplies, fertiliser and the Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef management: grass supplies, fertiliser and the Beef Welfare Scheme

Martin Merrick discusses managing grass amid rapid growth, prudent use of fertiliser, the upcoming closing date for the Beef Welfare Scheme as well as some key events happening this week.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 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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