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Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

With just days to go to Budget 2027, Pat O'Toole looks at the top priorities for farm organisations.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

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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

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

NEWS 30 September 2026

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

MANAGEMENT 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

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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

For Wicklow dairy farmer Declan Bollard, a great rebound in autumn grass growth has filled a lot of the winter feed deficit, but scars from the summer drought remain writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 September 2026

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Fodder cut for sale would not be covered by the change and farmers intending on utilising the force majeure will need to notify the Department of Agriculture before doing so.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 10 September 2026

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

A recent Irish Farmers Journal survey found that 27% of dairy farmer respondents did not have enough fodder for the coming winter.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

The discounted working capital loan aims to assist farmers to manage their higher-than-usual operating costs.

NEWS 10 September 2026

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

Andrew Killeen, a dairy farmer from County Clare, milks 110 cows on a heavy farm. He is currently installing a new solar system while also completing Farming for Water measures.

NEWS 10 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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