‘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…
Tirlán takes on three pharmacies across Carlow and Kilkenny
Tirlán co-operative has recently announced the acquisition of three established community pharmacies in Co Carlow and Kilkenny. The…
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…
Ireland slips behind EU rivals in milk production growth
Difficult spring conditions left Ireland among the laggards in EU milk production, in sharp contrast to the usual…
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…
Kerry Dairy Ireland rebrands as ‘Kinisla’ amid €300m investment programme
Kerry Dairy Ireland reveals its new identity alongside its 2025 performance report and new investment programme. The company…
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…
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…
Bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland
Department vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a suspected case of Bluetongue virus at a farm near Bangor,…
Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns
An investigation is underway in Denmark regarding reports of health concerns in cattle following the inclusion of Bovaer…
The day our daughter took a calf to school
Before the schools closed for their mid-term break, Kalani took a trip to school with Georgie. The principal…