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Farm Tech Talk: entitlements, slurry, calf exports and weather woes

This week on Farm Tech Talk, the team tackles wet weather challenges, slurry export crackdowns, entitlements uncertainty, milk prices and previews Grass 2026.

PODCAST 20 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: entitlements, slurry, calf exports and weather woes

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Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

Major new cross-border TB project launched in Donegal

NEWS 19 February 2026

Live exports fall by 53% year on year

Live exports fall by 53% year on year

NEWS 19 February 2026

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

NEWS 18 February 2026

Calf prices double for second year running

Calf prices double for second year running

Calf prices double for second year running

NEWS 18 February 2026

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2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

2026 BISS requires expiry dates on land rental/leases

There are a few changes on the cards, including dairy farmers identifying their milking platform, expiry dates required for leased and rented lands and eco scheme eligibility.

SCHEMES 12 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

Reported health issues in 25% of Danish Bovaer herds prompts EFSA assessment

The additive’s manufacturer claims that “feeding just a quarter of a teaspoon per head per day reduces methane emissions by an average of 30% for dairy cattle".

NEWS 12 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which 'had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period', minister confirms.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 12 February 2026

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

Chinese market reopens for Irish livestock hides

There was a temporary pause in trade which had followed the detection of bluetongue in Co Wexford on livestock hides being exported. Irish beef remains locked out of the Chinese market.

NEWS 12 February 2026

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