Cubicle housing measures for long-term cow comfort & performance: 1. Space- 8m² per cow, with easy access to feed & water. 2. Comfort & cleanliness- cows need 14 hrs/day lying; clean cubicles. 3. Feed Space- 0.6–0.7m per cow to avoid bullying. 📞1800 839 999

Should you sell or finish your store lambs? -Factor in grass availability, housing, weight & cashflow. -Current prices: €130-€148 for 35-40kg lowland crosses. -Budget carefully: Concentrate feed is the biggest cost -Health: Control worms, treat lameness. 📞1800 839 999

Time is running out for autumn reseeding. Soil temperatures are high, and conditions are good, but seed needs to be in the ground by the first week of September. Target underperforming paddocks, spray off early, remove old sward, and soil test before sowing. 📞1800 839 999

Autumn calving is here, make sure sheds are clean, disinfected & well-bedded, cows are on the right nutrition & minerals, and all supplies are ready (ropes, jack, gloves, colostrum gear, etc.). Good prep now means less stress for you & a smoother calving season! 📞1800 839 999

A Teagasc DairyBeef500 farm walk will take place on Thursday, September 4th at 6pm on the O’Hanrahan farm, just outside Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode: R95 N25H). This is a great opportunity for all interested in dairy calf-to-beef production. 📞1800 839 999

Now’s the time to ease demand & build covers, aim for 250–300kg DM/cow by September 10th. Don’t forget your final scan to set calving dates and manage lower BCS cows and make silage testing a priority. Both quality & minerals matter for heifers and dry cows. 📞1800 839 999

For home-bred replacements, consistency is key: use high genetic merit rams, select from problem-free ewes, and aim for enough ewe lambs to keep selection pressure strong. Purchased replacements should meet target weights and come with a solid biosecurity plan. 📞1800 839 999

With ground still dry, now is an ideal time to revamp or maintain farm roadways. Good roadways reduce lameness, speed up stock movement, cut mastitis risk, and keep cows at grass longer. Wide turns, good drainage, and the right surface make all a difference. 📞1800 839 999

With autumn grass lower in dry matter and feed value, it’s important to supplement with high-quality forage and concentrates. Aim to manage body condition loss to less than 0.5 BCS units and target 15.5–17% crude protein in the overall diet. 📞1800 839 999

The Farmyard Design Event takes place on Thursday, 11th September 2025 at 11:00am on the farm of Patrick A. McCarthy, Sarue, Reenascreena, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 KN22). 📞1800 839 999

We are delighted to be back at this year’s National Ploughing Championships from Tuesday 16th – 18thSeptember in Block 2, Row 10, Stand 217. Drop by our stand for a cup of tea and a friendly chat. We look forward to seeing everyone! 📞1800 839 999

#Ploughing2025 is almost here! Drop by our stand at Block 2 row 10 stand 217 for a cup of tea and to learn more about how Cultivate farm finance can help grow your farm with quick loan approvals and flexible loans that make sense for farmers. #FarmerFriendlyFinance #Cultivate

Make sure to drop by our stand at Block 2 row 10 stand 217 today at the National Ploughing Championships to be in with a chance of winning a pair of Dunlop wellies! Do not miss out, we look forward to seeing you and having a chat about framer friendly finance here at Cultivate.

#Ploughing25 is off to a great start! It’s been great meeting farmers from all around Ireland and discussing the Cultivate loan offering with them. Join us Wednesday or Thursday for a cuppa and a chat in Block 2 Row 10 Stand 217. #FarmerFriendlyFinance #cultivate #creditunion

We were delighted to welcome Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minster Jack Chambers, Minister Helen McEntee and MEP Brian Cowan to our stand today to announce our increased unsecured lending limit as farmer demand grows. Participating Cultivate Credit Unions now offer up to €100,000.

We were thrilled to welcome Presidential Candidate Heather Humphries to the stand today. She even entered our draw to win a free pair of wellies! See you all tomorrow for Day 3!

Lots of great chats, craic and laughs were had at the Cultivate stand today at the National Ploughing Championships. Make sure and pop by tomorrow for the final day of the show! #Ploughing25 #FarmerFriendlyFinance #creditunion #cultivate #NationalPloughingChampionships

It’s great to have the continued support of ILCU President Brendan Jenkins at the Cultivate stand at the National Ploughing Championships. Thanks to all who dropped by our stand, we look forward to meeting more of you tomorrow! #ploughing25 #FarmerFriendlyFinance #cultivate

Day 3 is off to a flier! Great to have Robert Troy here at the Cultivate stand to announce our new unsecured lending limit of up to €100,000. Our bags and cups have proved to be a success with our young members! Call in before the days out for a cuppa tea and a friendly chat.

Applications for the Beef Welfare Scheme 2025 close midnight, Sept 24 on agfood.ie. The scheme includes mandatory meal feeding plus optional actions: vaccination and faecal/forage testing. 📞1800 839 999