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The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

Heavy rain on Friday and earlier in the week has caused grass dry matter to fall even further and is making good graze out a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

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Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

Kerry man who planned to play GAA in Chicago now advises New Zealand's PM

CAREERS 30 September 2026

Dairy management notes

Dairy management notes

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

85% of suckler farms hold or increase herd size

NEWS 30 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

BREEDING & HEALTH 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 17 September 2026

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

In June 2026, the total number of cattle, sheep and pigs were up on 2025 levels in Ireland.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

Extra payment to be issued to NI farmers

There is evidence to suggest that there could be a significant level of unspent funding from 2025/26.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 September 2026

How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

Daire Cregg looks at how farmers can deal with grazing issues caused by soured grass and what's causing high milk urea levels.

MANAGEMENT 17 September 2026

Beef Trends: quotes take a big jump

Beef Trends: quotes take a big jump

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

MARKETS 17 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 17 September 2026

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

What are empty cows and in-calf heifers worth?

To date, dairy stock sales have been slow but according to Cows.ie, things are starting to lift, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 17 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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