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Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
James Hanly
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.
23 April 2025 Management
Sheep Management: creep feeding, grass management and SIS closing date
Grassland management has become more challenging this week, following torrential rainfall.
23 April 2025 Management
Will it pay to creep feed lambs?
Prices have trended at a higher level in recent years, but even so, exploiting creep feeding to its maximum potential is dependent on drafting lambs before seasonal price pressure.
Meet the beef finalists in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards
Aidan Brennan profiles the three beef farmer finalists in the 2024 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards.
16 April 2025 Grass & feeding
Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant
A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.
15 April 2025 News
Weekend weather: dry, sunny with a moderate breeze
Met Éireann has announced that the weekend will have fine and settled weather, with highest temperatures of 19°C.
4 April 2025 News
Small but mighty in suckler heartland
Despite it being a compact holding, Cathal Irwin isn’t letting his small farm size hold him back in terms of performance, writes Martin Merrick.
2 April 2025 Beef breeding
Dairy management: grass, breeding and feeding minerals
Aidan Brennan goes through grassland management advice for farmers as the first rotation is coming to an end.
2 April 2025 Management
Gerry Boyle: ten years of catch-up after milk quotas
Quotas hampered our ability to optimise our efficiency, especially in respect of stocking rates and grass utilisation.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
Agri-jobs: dairy and pig farm workers in demand
There are a number of opportunities in the dairy, pig and horticulture sectors if you’re in the market for a new job this week.
22 March 2025 News
Dairy Management: crucial few weeks for grass
Grazing conditions are perfect, but grass growth rates and average farm cover are behind target leading to tricky grassland management over the next few weeks, writes Aidan Brennan.
17 March 2025 Management
Top grass tips for drystock farms in 2025
Adam Woods has some tips and advice for for grassland management on drystock farms.
19 February 2025 Fertilizers