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Renewables
Biomass essential to Europe’s energy mix - new report
Stephen Robb
Excluding biomass from Europe's energy mix could cost €169 billion annually, researchers warn.
28 April 2025 News
Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year
The awards, launched in 1999, are run by Macra in partnership with the IFA and Macra Agricultural Skillnet and aim to raise the profile of young farmers.
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.
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
Weekend weather: warm, wet and cloudy
Met Éireann has said that the weekend will be rather cloudy with spells of showers and highest temperatures of 17°C.
25 April 2025 News
Beef Management: Beef Welfare Scheme, tetany and Coccidiosis
Adam Woods takes a look at Coccidiosis infection , tetany prevention and getting the all important BPS application lodged before the 15th May.
23 April 2025 Management
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.
23 April 2025 News
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
Dairy Management: cold and wet reduces growth rates
Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers dealing with lower grass growth rates, using sexed semen and managing calves
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.
23 April 2025 Management
Reseeding tips for beef farms this springtime
Adam Woods takes a look at some reseeding tips and clover establishment for beef farms.
23 April 2025 Grass & feeding
New Mycoplasma Bovis vaccine launched
A new tool is available to dairy and beef farmers in their fight against the impacts of mycoplasma bovis disease. Aidan Brennan reports.
21 April 2025 Management