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Slovakia bans mart sales and shows to stem foot-and-mouth risks
James Hanly
The Slovakian government announced the “extraordinary emergency measures” on Monday in an effort to stem the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and it will be in effect until further notice.
28 April 2025 Management
Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off
With the main breeding season kicking off over the next few days, the key job is to get cows in heat submitted for AI, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 April 2025 Breeding & health
Watch: Coolroehouse Abbott Ann crowned Emerald Expo Champion
Adam Woods reports from the Emerald Expo dairy show which took place in Virginia, Co Cavan today.
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Farming For Nature's advisory service open for applications
The advisory service is available for 50 farms across Ireland to receive on-the-ground practical advice from fellow farmers.
26 April 2025 News
Spring a good time to look at design for labour-friendly calf sheds
Aidan Brennan looks at some new design ideas for calf sheds incorporating automatic calf feeders.
26 April 2025 Infrastructure
Agri jobs: horticulture workers needed for Meath fruit farm
There is currently a list of vacant roles in the dairy and horticulture sectors in Meath, Wexford and Kilkenny.
26 April 2025 News
The Grass Week: variable grazing conditions as heavy rainfall hits some
Grass growth is on par with normal, but some have found less favourable grazing conditions over the past week or ten days.
26 April 2025 Grass & feeding
Farm Tech Talk: suckler schemes, lamb prices and dairy breeding
This week, we speak to Adam on the new suckler scheme, while Darren updates us on lamb prices and Aidan talks breeding and milk prices.
25 April 2025 News
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
Tirlán suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering topics such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity.
25 April 2025 News
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.
24 April 2025 News
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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Price cuts applied to March milk cheques
The latest co-op to drop its milk price was Carbery, falling by 1c/l, excluding VAT and bonuses to a price of 47.84c/l.
24 April 2025 News