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National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

There is hugely contrasting figures, with over 115,000 more beef cattle on farms, while dairy heifers are running over 49,000 head lower and dairy males over 16,000 head lower.

NEWS 29 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

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Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

NEWS 27 March 2026

Lakeland announces fixed milk price option

Lakeland announces fixed milk price option

NEWS 27 March 2026

New research claims to back up TB trading controls

New research claims to back up TB trading controls

New research claims to back up TB trading controls

NEWS 25 March 2026

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

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Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

Dr Eva Gocsik, global strategist for animal proteins at Rabobank, shared her views on the major factors driving change in the dairy sector at Tuesday's Bord Bia dairy markets seminar.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Examining the costs of forage crops

Examining the costs of forage crops

Forage crops are expensive to grow, so it is important to know the costs and have a payment plan in place when growing for someone else.

CROPS 18 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, Adam outlines pressure on beef finishers, Darren covers the early lamb trade, and Daire updates on grazing progress.

PODCAST 18 March 2026

Aurivo and Dale Farm to enter strategic partnership

Aurivo and Dale Farm to enter strategic partnership

The new partnership will mean that Aurivo and Dale Farm will retain their current business but collaborate on developing new products.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Crunch meeting of Aurivo board

Crunch meeting of Aurivo board

The board of Aurivo are meeting on Wednesday to decide whether to press ahead with the plans to merge with Dale Farm.

NEWS 18 March 2026

What now for North Cork Creameries?

What now for North Cork Creameries?

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options open to North Cork Co-op if it is to collaborate with neighbouring dairy businesses.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Late-harvested crops like maize and beet require a larger buffer zone than cereal crops. Grass crops do not have a buffer zone.

FODDER 18 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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