Dairy
Putting 'balance back in the system' with a Fleckvieh focus
There has been a “huge increase” in demand for Fleckvieh cows over the last 12 months, according to dairy farmer...
Dairy Technical
Dairy
Disbudding calves as registrations pass one million mark
By definition, disbudding is the removal of an area of skin, including the horn bud, in a young calf prior...
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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...
Dairy
Prices reach €4,200 at Ballycannon dispersal sale
Ballyjamesduff Mart held the dispersal sale of the Ballycannon dairy herd on Saturday (March 27) for Pat Shanahan, Croagh, Co....
Dairy
Feeding the dairy cow for optimum fertility
The quality of feeding in the dry period and early lactation is important in achieving good herd fertility, according to...
Dairy
Identifying 'dirty cows' to boost fertility performance
‘Dirty cows’ or cows with metritis have become a major cause of poor reproductive performance in many dairy herds. Metritis...
Dairy
Dairy Gene Ireland programme: How successful has it been?
Now in its 17th year, the Dairy Gene Ireland programme has delivered over €200 million to Irish dairy farmers through...
Dairy
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy cows
One environmental issue on the horizon is climate change; and how dairy farms can reduce their carbon footprint. Brian Finch,...
Dairy Technical
Guidelines for using a team of bulls equally
Teagasc and the Irish Cattle Breeders’ Federation (ICBF) recommend that teams of bulls are used when breeding dairy cows. Margaret...
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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...
Dairy
Dispersal sale of Ballycannon dairy herd; includes highly-rated cows
Ballyjamesduff Mart will host the dispersal sale of the Ballycannon dairy herd on behalf of Pat Shanahan, Croagh, Co. Limerick,...
Environment
Protecting water quality on farms through careful planning of roadways
Managing farm roadways to protect water quality is being discussed as part of the Teagasc Water Quality Week – which...
Dairy
Boost your herd’s fertility this breeding season
Achieving higher conception rates this breeding season, can be helped through close monitoring of your herd’s body condition score (BCS)....
Dairy
The key traits in dairy replacements to maximise income
On the recent the Dairy Edge podcast, Emma-Louise Coffey was joined by Dr. Joe Patton, a dairy specialist with Teagasc and Kevin...
Dairy
Milk Price Tracker: Price increases across the board, but who is top of the table?
The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by AgriLand and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most...
Dairy
Coolmohan herd reduction sale sees price reach €2,830
Ballyjamesduff Mart recently held the on-farm reduction sale of the Coolmohan herd for owners Pat and Nora Flynn, Kilworth, Co....
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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...
Dairy
OAD feeding can see up to 36% reduction in the labour input
If carried out correctly, once-a-day (OAD) feeding of milk replacer is a practice that can greatly reduce the labour required...
Dairy
Supplementing grass to improve milk solids yield
A recent Teagasc report stated that spring-calving cows should be on a rising plane of feed intake and milk solids...
Dairy
Could crypto be the cause of your scour issue?
Cryptosporidiosis or ‘crypto’ is the leading cause of scour in young calves and its prevalence is becoming more and more...
Dairy
Carnaross dairy sale see prices reach €3,520
Carnaross Mart, based in Co. Meath, hosted its monthly dairy sale last Wednesday (March 17), with the sale consisting of 110...