Articles by tag: Agricultural Science Association

Building autumn grass covers to drive dairy performance

As autumn approaches, Irish dairy farmers enter one of the most critical periods of the production...

Agri-Business

12 months ago

Susan Maher confirmed as new ASA president

The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has announced today (Friday, September 6) that Susan...

Dairy

12 months ago

Ireland can meet climate targets without reducing livestock - Lyons

Irish agriculture can meet its climate targets without reducing livestock numbers, according to...

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Emissions: Dairy cow numbers haven't exploded - ASA

The president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for a more reasoned debate...

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

'Policy needs to push safety, health and well-being in farming'

"Europe can tell us how many cows are born every year, but they cannot tell us how many farmers are...

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Farm safety webinar to hear from an emergency responder

The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) is hosting a webinar this Wednesday, June 17, on 'The...

Accurate and stress-free pregnancy diagnosis in dairy cows

Pregnancy diagnosis is a vital part of managing fertility and productivity in dairy herds. One...

Agri-Business

almost 7 years ago

'More change will occur in agriculture over the next 20 years than the previous 1,000'

"We are in a period of huge change. It's what I call the Global Agrarian Revolution - more change...

Dairy

almost 8 years ago

Will 2018 be a sobering year for milk prices?

Irish dairy farmers were paid a base milk price of 34-35c/L (including VAT) for milk collected...

Agri-Business

almost 8 years ago

Macra stalwart to take the reins of Agricultural Science Association

Derry Dillon, a stalwart of Macra na Feirme, will take the reins of the Agricultural Science...

Grass

over 8 years ago

Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?

The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural...

Environment

over 8 years ago

'A coordinated effort is required to meet climate change targets'

The Addressing Climate Change in Irish Agriculture conference today heard that a substantial and...

Grass

over 8 years ago

130 ASA members kick the 'Year of Sustainable Grassland' into gear

Over 130 members of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) kicked the Year of Sustainable...

Mixing cows with honey: How one farmer uses tech to balance a legacy

With labour becoming harder to source, more farmers are turning to smart farming technologies to...

Dairy

almost 9 years ago

The changing face of US dairy industry - Cow numbers to reach 9.2m by 2024

The US dairy industry is undergoing change and cow numbers are expected to reach 9.2m head by 2024,...

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

'Significant risk to Irish agri-food exports if UK quits the single market'

The prospect of the UK quitting the European Union single market poses a very significant risk to...

Beef

almost 9 years ago

Have Irish farmers used technology to improve their businesses without realising?

The use of genomics has allowed for a 50% improvement in genetic gain in cattle breeding on Irish...

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

Mary Delaney takes the reins as Agricultural Science Association President

Mary Delaney will take the reins as the Agricultural Science Association's President today...

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

South American food production to increase by 40% - But what does it mean for Europe?

Food production in South America is set to increase by 40% in the coming years to meet the demands...

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

'Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact'

The majority of Irish agri-food professionals are worried about the impact of Brexit, a recent...