‘East Cork, it’s like the Sahara Desert’: Dread sets in as drought conditions continue
Irish farm advisors are dreading conversations with farmers as grass growth stalls and winter feed stocks come under…
Ireland’s UK beef trade at risk as 80,000 tonnes of Brazilian beef seek new home
EU restrictions on Brazilian beef exports in September could backfire badly for the Irish beef industry, if the…
Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief
It is a tribute to Ireland’s FRS (Farm Relief Services) that making a similar organisation available in all…
From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
With summer approaching, agricultural shows are back in focus — and West Cork’s Katie Shanahan is preparing to…
Heifer-rearing: Why 22-24 months remains the key target for calving
Spring 2026 calves are only a few months old, yet decisions about their management right now will determine…
One of Ireland’s top-performing suckler farms to host farm walk
John Pringle, Future Beef representative, will be hosting a farm walk on May 29 on his farm, considered…
Hats off to my Angus as he heads for the mart ring
He looks fine and plump now, with or without the hat. His time of eating grass and wearing…
Animal Health Ireland launches biosecurity week
The first-ever national biosecurity week has been announced ahead of the breeding season. Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is…
Bluetongue vaccination to be included in welfare schemes
Vaccination against bluetongue virus will be included as an option for farmers participating in beef and sheep welfare…
Argentina beef sector eyes growth boost from EU-Mercosur deal and rising global demand
Argentina’s livestock sectors could be on the brink of a major growth phase and well-positioned to capitalise on…
China suspends beef exports from Ireland following bluetongue outbreak
Under the protocol governing the beef trade between Ireland and China, the Irish Government is required to notify…
Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist
Many cattle are sweating indoors with the current mild spell- consider clipping a strip of hair along their…