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Dairy advice: Taking stock of your winter feed
January is an important time to assess remaining winter feed stocks, and particularly following the year we had, which proved...
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Lameness: Key areas to consider before calving kicks off
It can be argued that lameness is one of the main animal health and welfare issues on dairy farms, so...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring
The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your...
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Get the timing of your slurry application right this spring
Now that the slurry spreading period is only a matter of days away for farms in Zone A, farmers needs...
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31,000gns achieved at online Sizzler Select sale
The Sizzler Select Sale of 16 deep pedigreed heifers took place online on Taaffe Auctions (MartEye) from Friday, December 27...
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Dairy advice: Ensuring quality colostrum starts now
With the calving season only a matter of weeks away, the preparation for ensuring calves receive quality colostrum should start...
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Dairy advice: The value of a CMT this spring
As cows will be calving thick and fast in the coming weeks, carrying out a Californian milk test (CMT) will...
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Calf registrations down by over 56,000 in 2024
Data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) shows that up until December 27, 2024, there were 56,622 less calf...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off
The Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) is highlighting the risk of toxic mastitis in dairy cows at drying-off. In one...
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Testing slurry and understanding its value before spreading period
The slurry spreading period is set to open in the coming weeks, and so farmers should be testing slurry in...
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Dairy advice: Servicing the milking machine and bulk tank
Now that cows are dried off for the spring calving herds and calving is only around the corner, the milking...
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Dairy farmers: Make plans for milk collection in colder weather
While it is important for dairy farmers to ensure the parlour and troughs are ready for the cold snap, they...
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Dairy advice: Getting the transition period right
As we enter into January and into a new year, the transition period for your cows will need to be...
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Spring calving: Setting the season up for success
Now that we have entered 2025 and the Christmas period is beyond us, farmers will be thinking about the upcoming...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Milk price 2025 'needs to drive on' - ICMSA president
Agriland spoke with ICMSA president, Dennis Drennan who talked about supply and demand of dairy products and how milk price...
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Soiled water closed period has now been lifted
The soiled water closed period has now been lifted, which means that all milk suppliers can commence with spreading soiled...
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Being extra vigilant with stock during mild conditions
The last few days of 2024 have certainly been quite mild and these mild conditions can pose a threat to...
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Dairy advice: Keeping costs down in 2025
Keeping costs down in 2025 is going to be the vital tool in improving farm profitability for the year, and...