BEEF

Darren Carty

90% increase in BVD positive calves

Beef cattle finishers advised to hang tough

Adam Woods

Beef cattle finishers advised to hang tough

Actions confirmed for National Beef Welfare Scheme

Darren Carty

Actions confirmed for National Beef Welfare Scheme

Noel Bardon

TB reactors up 8.5% so far this year

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Peter Thomas Keaveney

Kildare dairy farmers fleet of machinery and equipment for auction this weekend

Michael Doyle Auctioneers is set to host a clearance sale of tractors, machinery and dairy equipment for Mr Richard Kingston Barrowhouse, Athy Co Kildare.

Darren Carty

90% increase in BVD positive calves

The increase to 359 head stems from some herds recording significant breakdowns with the herd prevalence increasing by less than 20%.

Noel Bardon

TB reactors up 8.5% so far this year

Pat O'Toole

Department TB proposals shock farmers

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Land purchase considerations: key factors for farmers

The nature of farming like any business, is that farmers are continually investing in their farms, land, infrastructure, buildings, stock and machinery to improve on-farm efficiencies or productivity

SHEEP

Darren Carty

Sheep prices fall by over €10/head

Sheep Trends: lambs and hoggets cut 20c/kg to 30c/kg

Darren Carty

Sheep Trends: lambs and hoggets cut 20c/kg to 30c/kg

Sheep price update: hoggets and lambs fall by another €3 to €5/head

Darren Carty

Sheep price update: hoggets and lambs fall by another €3 to €5/head

Sheep Management: creep feeding, grass management and SIS closing date

Darren Carty

Sheep Management: creep feeding, grass management and SIS closing date

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ANIMAL HEALTH

Darren Carty

90% increase in BVD positive calves

The increase to 359 head stems from some herds recording significant breakdowns with the herd prevalence increasing by less than 20%.

Noel Bardon

TB reactors up 8.5% so far this year

The number of cattle going down in TB tests was up over 8% when comparing the first three months of 2025 with the same months last year.

PEDIGREE

Nevan McKiernan

Inchisine achieve top price in Kilmallock

Seven bulls at the Munster Angus Breeders sale were sold for prices over €4,000, writes Nevan McKiernan.

Nevan McKiernan

Limousin and Angus sales flying high

Both the Angus and Limousin breeds have enjoyed some terrific bull sales lately.

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Getting through the first SBLAS audit

Damien Murray, Origin Green Producer Liaison & Standard Co-Coordinator gives a step by step guide for new suckler members of SBLAS facing their first audit.

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

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Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-Beef

Laois farmer Jarlaith Duggan calves 180 cows, with a focus on keeping heifer calves for herd replacements.

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Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnout

Rumen-protected fats provide energy without acid to help stabilise rumen conditions while also supporting fertility and milk fat production.

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AGRIBUSINESS

Carbery reports profit and revenue growth in 2024

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Carbery reports profit and revenue growth in 2024

West Cork co-op surveyed suppliers to understand outlook for milk supply.

Investor letter shows Tirlán’s Glanbia losses top €700m

Lorcan Roche Kelly

Investor letter shows Tirlán’s Glanbia losses top €700m

The tumble in the share price of Glanbia needs to be addressed by its largest shareholder, says investor.

European tractor sales hit 10-year low in 2024

Peter Thomas Keaveney

European tractor sales hit 10-year low in 2024

Agricultural tractor registrations in 2024 across Europe were 8.1% lower than in 2023 and were at their lowest level since 2014, according to a CEMA report.

Demand for European machinery is on the rise again

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Demand for European machinery is on the rise again

With dealer stocks deplenishing, CEMA’s latest report outlines that the demand for European manufactured agricultural machinery is on the rise. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

TILLAGE

Siobhán Walsh

Tillage podcast: Spraying, potatoes and politics

Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets

Siobhán Walsh

Grain trends: prices drop this week, currency hitting markets

Tillage management: winter crops and weeds in spring cereals

Siobhán Walsh

Tillage management: winter crops and weeds in spring cereals

A new insecticide has been introduced to the market

Siobhán Walsh

Spot spraying can reduce inputs and improve efficiency

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Sustainability progress on Irish farms

Origin Green sustainability and data analytics manager Dr Eleanor Murphy reports on Irish farm emissions.

MACHINERY

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Kildare dairy farmers fleet of machinery and equipment for auction this weekend

Michael Doyle Auctioneers is set to host a clearance sale of tractors, machinery and dairy equipment for Mr Richard Kingston Barrowhouse, Athy Co Kildare.

Peter Thomas Keaveney

European tractor sales hit 10-year low in 2024

Agricultural tractor registrations in 2024 across Europe were 8.1% lower than in 2023 and were at their lowest level since 2014, according to a CEMA report.

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Demand for European machinery is on the rise again

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Bobcat launches new ‘V-Drive’ telehandlers

Peter Thomas Keaveney

Kverneland launches 0% finance on full range

SPONSORED

New quad bike regulations - are you ready?

Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.

PROPERTY

Paul Mooney

65ac holding will be auctioned in two lots in Tipperary

One has a shed and house ruins, the other comes with the option of renting an additional 10ac.

Paul Mooney

Big farm will generate lots of interest in private treaty sale

Few farms of this size come on sale. This property also has a large farmyard.

Paul Mooney

Tipp holding could suit any farming enterprise

The land is in one large, level field and is currently under cereals.

BUILDINGS

Martin Merrick

Farm buildings forum updates on reference cost review and slurry storage costs

Though reference costs are not where they should be since TAMS III opened over two years ago, an ongoing review has been confirmed again by the Department of Agriculture.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Rewetting actions in ACRES will have little impact - IFA

James Hanly

Rewetting actions in ACRES will have little impact - IFA

The 2025 Climate Action Plan proposed for farmers to receive additional payments for rewetting peat soils before the end of the year to help reach emissions targets.

James Hanly

Burren farm walks to begin in May

The 2025 festival will explore the Burren’s range of plants, flowers and birds, at the height of their seasonal splendour.

RENEWABLES

Wind supplies 38% of Ireland's electricity so far in 2025

Stephen Robb

Wind supplies 38% of Ireland's electricity so far in 2025

March Wind Energy report shows that Irish wind farms provided 38% of the country’s electricity over the first quarter of 2025.

Colm McCarthy

Our growing electricity demand

Electricity is already more expensive in Ireland than in competitor countries and will become more so if government fails to align planning policy with cost containment.

FORESTRY