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How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

A spike in grass growth rates in recent weeks has allowed many farmers affected by drought to replenish supplies and has resulted in some very heavy covers developing on other farms

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

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Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

NEWS 26 September 2026

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

Councillor calls for greater controls for wandering sheep on the Curragh

NEWS 22 September 2026

'Severe' deer problem costing farmers up to €180/ac in lost silage yields

'Severe' deer problem costing farmers up to €180/ac in lost silage yields

'Severe' deer problem costing farmers up to €180/ac in lost silage yields

NEWS 10 September 2026

Well-established Wexford business a Feirm favourite

Well-established Wexford business a Feirm favourite

Well-established Wexford business a Feirm favourite

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

Deadline looms for investments in badger biosecurity scheme

The 1,128 applicants who received approval under the scheme have just a few days remaining to complete investments.

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Over 1,100 applications to On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme

Almost 1,100 approval letters were issued as of 21 July and farmers have until 31 August 2026 to purchase items under the scheme.

SCHEMES 8 July 2026

Beef management: concentrates at grass, nitrate poisoning and maintenance

Beef management: concentrates at grass, nitrate poisoning and maintenance

Martin Merrick discusses supplementing cattle at grass, nitrate poisoning in cattle and maintenance on farm this summer.

MANAGEMENT 8 July 2026

Members have a field day... and it’s all for a good cause

Members have a field day... and it’s all for a good cause

Fencing, bale pulling, water races and wheelbarrow challenges were all on the agenda as Monaghan Macra's annual Macra in a Field returned to Aughnamullan GAA on Saturday 4 July.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

One of the topics discussed in depth at Teagasc BEEF2026 was the utilisation of grass to a greater degree on beef farms, with key advice given on setting up a paddock system.

BUILDINGS 8 July 2026

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS opens new farm supply depot in Bandon

FRS Co-op hopes to further build on its presence in Cork following the opening of a new farm supply depot in Bandon following a significant investment.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

The results of a large-scale survey showed that only 34% of farmers surveyed had five items highlighted by Teagasc as key to operating an efficient enterprise.

NEWS 8 July 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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