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Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

Grain prices are the main story this week, and we chat through those prices at the start of this week’s podcast.

NEWS 1 October 2026

Tillage podcast: prices, costs, slurry and tyres

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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

NEWS 1 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

NEWS 1 October 2026

Tillage management: Watching the weather to plant winter crops

Tillage management: Watching the weather to plant winter crops

Tillage management: Watching the weather to plant winter crops

HUSBANDRY 30 September 2026

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

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Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Growth has remained strong this week, despite falling slightly. Grazing conditions are also good for now, but with high rainfall promised over the coming week, this could start to change.

GRASS & FEEDING 16 September 2026

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Met Éireann has forecast highs of 19°C, with unsettled conditions for next week.

NEWS 16 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 16 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Friday will see widespread showers across the country, but this will clear for drier weather on Saturday and Sunday, with the odd scattered shower in places.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Slurryquip remote pumpset

Ploughing highlights: Irish debut for Slurryquip remote pumpset

Northern Irish slurry equipment manufacturer Slurryquip showcased its latest Inifinity remote-control umbilical engine pumpset at this year's Ploughing.

NEWS 16 September 2026

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

Brendan Horan looks at options on grassland farms that could increase grass growth by 20% for the next six months.

NEWS 16 September 2026

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

The Ulster Farmers' Union has provided a detailed response to the latest NAP consultation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 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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