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Cold and wintry weather forecast next week
Amy Forde
There will be a transition to 'significantly colder conditions' from Monday 18 November lasting through much of the week.
15 November 2024 News
Weekend weather: temperatures to hit -1°C on Sunday night
Mixed weather has been forecast across the weekend, with rain and drizzle alongside some spells of sunshine too.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: exceptional grazing conditions
Grazing conditions have been fantastic, with the cows grazing the paddocks out 100% for this time of year.
Farmer Writes: it’s hard to believe it’s November
All as that is and at the risk of sounding like a complaining farmer, it’s just not natural, writes James Strain.
11 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Weekend weather: mix of showers and dry spells over coming days
There is little rain and relatively mild temperatures forecast by Met Éireann for this weekend.
8 November 2024 News
Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Autumn ’24 turns into one of the best
Checking livestock has been a pleasurable activity in recent weeks, writes Derek Robinson
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Autumn ’24 turns into one of the best
Checking livestock has been a pleasurable activity in recent weeks, writes Derek Robinson
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Things to remember for keeping milking parlours going this winter
Advice for dairy farmers as they prepare for winter and adverse weather events.
6 November 2024 Winter Feed
Five tips for reducing pneumonia risk in cattle
As mild weather increases the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, outlined are some tips to help reduce the risk of such problems on farm.
5 November 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: World Dairy Summit and reseeding
We were forced to use various methods to reseed due to some of the old turf never having seen a plough in its life, but I have decided I am a cowman, not a ploughman.
3 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Spain devastated by a year's worth of rain in eight hours
Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) in Spain said the effects of the storm are an 'unprecedented human disaster'.
1 November 2024 News