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CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

Fertiliser prices have continued to trend upwards in the last week across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

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A wet summer in NZ is a reminder of home

A wet summer in NZ is a reminder of home

FARMER WRITES 11 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

GRASS & FEEDING 11 March 2026

Growth starting to take off on farms

Growth starting to take off on farms

Growth starting to take off on farms

GRASS & FEEDING 11 March 2026

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

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Dairy Management: fine weather brings out the cows

Dairy Management: fine weather brings out the cows

The first settled spell of good weather since cows started calving means farmers are playing catchup with key tasks writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 28 February 2026

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

The Egan family have grown cow numbers from 70 to 120 since 2015. A focus on grass, breeding and wise investment over the years is paying off for them, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 28 February 2026

Grass+ Beef: tentative start of turn out

Grass+ Beef: tentative start of turn out

Farmers have been cautiously turning out cattle with improving ground conditions, while fertiliser should be on the agenda for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 February 2026

Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

After weeks of continuous rain, there has finally been a letup and farms have started to dry out. Grazing and fertiliser are the priority for now.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 February 2026

Top five priorities for dairy farmers this week

Top five priorities for dairy farmers this week

Dairy farms are exceptionally busy at the moment but getting certain tasks checked off will be important over the coming week, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 28 February 2026

Dairy Management: improved weather forecast for coming week

Dairy Management: improved weather forecast for coming week

Despite a wet weekend, the weather forecast for the coming week is better with some dry days forecast, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 28 February 2026

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

A lack of good weather to allow cattle to graze will mean targets will have to be adjusted with the spring rotation planner this spring.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 February 2026

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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