The association said this move is to try to “flush out” beef numbers during the shortened working weeks until the May bank holiday.

The figure, based on constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, is unchanged from the price set at the start of the 2025 and is inclusive of a 1.47c/l sustainability and quality payment.

In this article, Vijaya Bhaskar answers some questions on glyphosate resistance, what it means and how it develops.

It is important to know the strengths and weaknesses of the varieties that you are growing, writes Siobhán Walsh.

The forum was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Tuesday 15 April at an event hosted on one of Kepak’s supplier farms, owned by Damien Flynn in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.

Dr Helen Warren, the European ruminant technical manager at Alltech, succeeds Professor David Kenny in the role.

The event will cover nutrient management and clover performance, plus managing mid-season grass to maximise milk production.

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Traditional beef breed calves accounted for three quarters of the calves on offer in Bandon Mart this week. Supply is holding ...

Teagasc is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Signpost Webinar Series - a platform for knowledge-sharing in sustainable ...

A recent report on soil health education in Ireland highlighted the need for more practical-based and hands-on outdoor ...

Rachel Gallagher reports from Swatragh Livestock Market for the annual Dutch Spotted Sheep Society spring sale.