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<p>Among the new supports Teagasc discusses is how to reduce badger activity in farmyards.</p>

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Teagasc launches new TB farmer and vet supports

Following a year-long study, Tegaasc has launched new farmer and vet supports to help manage breakdowns in cattle herds through practical training and demonstration videos

<p>Topping the table for the smallest difference in 2025 to 2026 milk payments are the four West Cork co-ops Lisavaird, Drinagh, Barryroe and Bandon all operating under Carbery Group.</p>

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Dairy farm incomes show dramatic drop in the first half of 2026

<p>Grass growth could take up to three weeks to recover once there is sufficient rain.</p>

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Feed reserves and animal welfare concerns raised as drought conditions continue

Tirlán takes on three pharmacies across Carlow and Kilkenny

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Tirlán takes on three pharmacies across Carlow and Kilkenny

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TAMS grants can help with cost of some security measures

Utah dairy farm

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Tirlán extends drought support package

Brian Reidy

Denis Lehane, Lighten Up

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Cattle Market

Cattle prices the main driver to 12% increase in 2025 agricultural output

CSO final estimates for 2025 found that cattle were the main drivers of agricultural output and fertiliser costs rose by 9% compared to the previous year

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Meat industry,meats hanging in the cold store. Cattles cut and hanged on hook in a slaughterhouse. Halal cutting.

Ireland's UK beef trade at risk as 80,000 tonnes of Brazilian beef seek new home

Ireland sends nearly half its beef to the UK. A looming EU ban on Brazilian imports could see that lucrative market flooded with cheaper product

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Budget calculation

Farming organisations call for unused fuel support to remain in the sector

IFA and ICOS have urged the Government to redirect unclaimed farmer fuel supports back to other areas of the sector

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Kerry company fined €400,000 following fatal workplace incident

Dairymaster Unlimited Company were fined €400,000 on July 27 following a fatal incident that occurred on a Limerick farm in 2020

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Total Teagasc income amounted to €248m in 2025

The Tegaasc Annual Report noted a total income of €248m, the sale of land and buildings in Dublin for €1.6m, and the pressure on the Irish mushroom industry with only one available fungicide

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Brian Reidy: Autumn Sucklers Calving on the horizon

Brian Reidy: Autumn Sucklers Calving on the horizon

I have all of my September calvers weaned at this stage and will soon wean the October calvers

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick

Macra launches 60th National Autumn rally in Limerick

Macra launches the 2026 Autumn Rally which will be hosted in Limerick this year with a packed programme of events scheduled for the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets

Macra calls for unspent farmer supports to be reinvested into agriculture

Macra has called for the government not to redirect unspent farmer supports but instead invest it back into food production and over subscribed agricultural schemes.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture

The conference in October to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer will promote women's contribution to agriculture and explore future opportunities

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware

Cork's Southern Milling announced as newest patron of Agri Aware

The specialist milling company joins more than 70 Agri Aware patrons

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Buzzing for biodiversity: How bees changed farming for a West Cork dairy farmer

Buzzing for biodiversity: How bees changed farming for a West Cork dairy farmer

West Cork farmer John Hurley discusses how his passion for biodiversity and establishing nine beehives on his farm has influenced the way he views and works the land around him

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Water sample and purity analysis test, liquid in laboratory glassware

Targeted farm action 'improves water quality'

Pathway to Sustainable Dairy strategy document says water quality is demonstrably improved by localised, science-led interventions

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Sign on a field gate warning people not to enter farmland due to danger to life from livestock, and risk of bio-security breech.

Free farm safety training programme open for applications

Farm Relief Services has opened applications for free farm safety training for all ages, highlighting the hazards associated with machinery, livestock and slurry

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.

Payments to begin being issued for fuel income support scheme

Contractors are set to receive on average €4,000 and farmers a minimum of €600 in this batch of payments issued by the Government as part of the scheme

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Hot weather: Protecting livestock, farmers and machinery in a heatwave

Hot weather: Protecting livestock, farmers and machinery in a heatwave

Provision of water and suitable shade where necessary will help livestock outdoors and also consider increased ventilation for housed animals

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Tirlán names farmers as part of FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network

Tirlán names farmers as part of FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm network

Tirlán has announced its eight Lighthouse farms which will host Farm Elevate farm walks reflecting the diversity and efficiency of modern dairy farming

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Milk in the Making

Department of Agriculture issues reminder of crude protein limit for cattle

In response to recent weather and its impacts on grass growth in many parts of the country, the Department of Agriculture has issued a reminder of the flexibility that exists regarding the concentrate 14% crude protein limit

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

New joint programme between Dairygold and Teagasc launched

New joint programme between Dairygold and Teagasc launched

A new four-year programme between Dairygold and Teagasc will support Dairygold suppliers to improve profitability, resilience and sustainability on farms

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

New Chair of Carbery Group Board appointed

New Chair of Carbery Group Board appointed

Current vice-chair of the Carbery Group Board, John O'Brien has been appointed the new Chair, succeeding Vincent O'Donovan.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Silage being prepared in a round bale wrapper

Brian Reidy: Why bale silage goes mouldy — and how to prevent it

Poor fermentation, damaged plastic and crop contamination can all contribute to mould and waste in bale silage. Brian Reidy outlines the main causes and practical steps farmers can take to reduce losses.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Freshly processed milk

Processors confirm June milk prices

Lakeland Dairies, Kinisla, Tirlán and Dairygold have all announced their June milk prices

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026

Barn robots ready to steal the show at EuroTier 2026

The primary aim of robotics is to relieve farmers of physically demanding and time-intensive tasks, improve operational accuracy, and address the growing shortage of qualified labour in agriculture

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

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Ireland slips behind EU rivals in milk production growth

Ireland hit a record milk output volume of 8.84 billion litres in 2025

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Harvesting the Crop of Winter Wheat

Brian Reidy: Native cereals always good value and always top-quality feed

Most people overthink storing grain, and can often be talked out of doing it for the most trivial of reasons. Do the sums and see how much your farm could potentially save, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

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