Dairy
Achieving your breeding targets for 2021
In pasture-based systems of milk production, the three-week breeding submission rate target is 90%, which is critical in order to...
Dairy Technical
Dairy Technical
Guidelines for dairy farmers planning to use sexed semen
Sexed semen provides many potential advantages to dairy farmers. The most obvious and compelling reason to use sexed semen is...
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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
Have you considered turning out some older calves to grass?
With milder conditions in store for this week, farmers should consider turning out some older calves to grass. Early turnout...
Dairy
Benefits of early turnout for replacement heifers
Achieving target weights is important for replacement heifers. Those that fail to reach target before breeding and calving will produce...
Dairy
Six guidelines to ensure a successful breeding season
As the spring calving season begins to wind down on farms across the country, many farmers will now begin planning...
Dairy
Benefits of using high fertility EBI sires
During the Breeding Plan Webinar, as part of Breeding Week, hosted by Teagasc and Irish Cattle Breeding federation (ICBF), Stephen...
Dairy
Dairy Advice: Your complete pre-breeding guide
The breeding season is fast approaching and preparation is a key component of a successful breeding season. What some farmers...
Beef
10 points to consider for good soil practices on farms
Getting soils fertile and healthy for the grazing season will aid the maximising of grass growth on the farm. The...
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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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How to measure grass
Walsh Fellow, Seán McMahon, shows AgriLand how to measure grass using the cut and weight method and a plate meter.
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How to install a PTO generator in the event of a power outage
Dairy farmer, Vincent Gorman, explains why he decided to purchase a PTO generator for his dairy farm and also shows...
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How to test the quality of colostrum and top tips on stomach tubing a calf
How to test the quality of colostrum using a Brix Refractometer and top tips on stomach tubing a calf colostrum.