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Farms need to act with the future in mind

As some parts of the country look set to face a spell of dry weather in the next two weeks, the actions taken this week could have a big impact on the farm.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Farms need to act with the future in mind

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Farmer Writes: investing for the future

Farmer Writes: investing for the future

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Dairy management: monitoring the breeding season

Dairy management: monitoring the breeding season

MANAGEMENT 1 July 2026

Dairy management: what is likely to happen to grass growth rates?

Dairy management: what is likely to happen to grass growth rates?

Dairy management: what is likely to happen to grass growth rates?

MANAGEMENT 29 June 2026

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

GRASS & FEEDING 27 June 2026

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Weekend weather: changeable and lower temperatures for weekend

Weekend weather: changeable and lower temperatures for weekend

Met Éireann is forecasting less warm and humid conditions, with more average temperatures of the high teens and low 20s expected for the coming days.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Home Farm: silage at last, Bord Bia audit and sprayer inspection

Home Farm: silage at last, Bord Bia audit and sprayer inspection

We are in fact three weeks later than normal taking our first cut silage mainly because of weather conditions in the February / March period,

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

Beef Management: water supply, summer mastitis and reseeds

Beef Management: water supply, summer mastitis and reseeds

Martin Merrick runs through some key advice on water supply, summer mastitis and managing reseeds.

MANAGEMENT 24 June 2026

Dairy Management: managing heat stress in dairy cows

Dairy Management: managing heat stress in dairy cows

Aidan Brennan looks at ways farmers can reduce heat stress in dairy cows, prevent nuisance flies and how to ensure the farm isn't under-insured.

MANAGEMENT 24 June 2026

A mixed bag of baled silage in 2026

A mixed bag of baled silage in 2026

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson reckons he has a big range in quality across his silage bales

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Adam Woods has the latest information on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

No planned mart closures due to high temperatures

Met Éireann has forecast temperatures of up to 30°C on Thursday, with a high temperature yellow weather warning in place until Friday.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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