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Watch: this week in pictures as farming, marts and protests unfold

Our top farming photos from the past week include ploughing, lambing, busy mart scenes and ongoing IFA protests at Bord Bia in Dublin.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Watch: this week in pictures as farming, marts and protests unfold

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Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

Massive surge in Kiwi beef exports to Britain

NEWS 8 February 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

NEWS 8 February 2026

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

LAMBING 8 February 2026

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

CAP payments and entitlements in the firing line

LAND REPORT 8 February 2026

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‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

‘Insufficient supports’ for farmers to cut average cattle finishing age

Under the Climate Action Plan, by 2030 the average finishing age of cattle is to be 21.6 months.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Forest owners still living in the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Forest owners still living in the aftermath of storm Éowyn

Timber is exported to the UK, Europe and China, in addition to maximising domestic sales, as the race to remove storm damaged trees continues before timber degrade sets in.

LAND REPORT 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

IFA members are protesting in Dublin, Newbridge and Naas as the Larry Murrin-Bord Bia dispute continues through the weekend.

NEWS 7 February 2026

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

The Larry Murrin issue continues to dominate talking points in farming circles.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Central to combating disease around lambing is a hygienic environment including regular disinfecting of lambing aids.

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

There are a mix of farm assistant and managing partner roles available on dairy farms.

L2 7 February 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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