Trump and Trade War in 2025? Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election may indirectly impact the future of Irish beef production. ...

Deficiencies  Mineral and trace element deficiencies are among the most common causes of animal disease on Irish farms. Apart from having direct...

No time to enjoy the sun With the country basking in a much-anticipated Indian summer, it feels surreal to talk of tupping season getting underw...

And so the seasons pass… That time of the year is upon us once more. The summer – such as it was – has passed. The children are ba...

High hopes of an Indian Summer? As we look towards the backend of the year with high hopes of an Indian summer, many farmers will consider purchasing...

The exponential growth in Liquid Gold Sheep sales at this time of the year confirms the growing reliance that so many early lamb producers place in th...

Dairy-beef systems and grazing season At a time when anthelmintic resistance is a growing concern on Irish farms, dairy-beef farmers will be eager to...

That time of year? Yes, it’s that time of year again. Summer in Ireland inevitably brings with it swarms of midges. At one time, these tiny blo...

Persistent ringworm? In recent weeks, I’ve heard a lot of farmers complain of persistent ringworm in calves. This might cause a raised eyebrow...

Busy time on farms It's that time of year again. The state examinations are underway and the summer holidays are on the horizon. The weeks ahead ...

Stomach worms: a chronic scourge? Gastrointestinal worms (nematodes) rank among the most common causes of scour, ill-health and lack of thrive i...

Weaning: a unique set of challenges? With summer now clearly on the horizon, many suckler farmers are either weaning calves or preparing to wean them...