Machinery
Will artificial intelligence ever drive tractors?
The large agricultural machinery manufactures have been getting greatly excited by the prospect of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it...
AI
N.Ireland
Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report of the theft of artificial insemination equipment in...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Microsoft initiatives to upskill rural Ireland on AI
Tech giant Microsoft has launched a series of initiatives to help upskill areas of rural Ireland. Minister for Trade Promotion,...
Dairy Technical
Developing a breeding plan for your herd in 2024
Planning for the breeding season is now underway on many dairy farms, meaning it is now time to determine how...
Dairy Technical
Are dairy farmers getting the message about dairy-beef?
Over the last number of years, there has been a significant push to increase the number and quality of calves...
Beef
Triplet calves born in Mayo on Halloween are 'flying it'
A Co. Mayo farmer who had assumed his cow was having twins, was in for a shock when she gave...
Beef Technical
Most popular sires used on suckler herd so far this year
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has revealed the most popular artificial insemination (AI) beef sires used on the suckler...
Dairy
Almost 50 years of 'award winning' Jersey breeding
Co. Limerick dairy farmer Marian Collins has been involved in the rearing of “award-winning” Jersey cows on her family farm...
Sponsored
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...
N.Ireland
Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Target the heifers for best genetic gains
Many dairy farmers’ minds are beginning to shift towards the breeding season and making the final selection of bulls that...
Dairy News
Arthur Bredin returns to breeding industry with Bullwise
A well-known figure in the cattle breeding industry, Arthur Bredin has joined the newly established artificial insemination (AI) company Bullwise....
Beef
Beef AI in Irish dairy herds witnesses continued growth
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has released data analysing the AI inseminations in the dairy herd for the 2020...
Dairy
'New entrants should forget the bling and work hard'
A progressive Co. Westmeath dairy farmer said anyone considering milking cows should keep costs low and do the simple things...
Dairy
A round up of the 2019 breeding season
With the breeding season drawing to a close, AgriLand caught up with some of the AI companies to see how...
Sponsored
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...
Beef
Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?
Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny...
Beef
Are you implementing an AI programme this year?
Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny...
Dairy
Dairy focus: Video reveals the ins and outs of fresh semen
The use of fresh semen has grown in popularity over the last number of years amongst dairy farmers and AI...
Dairy
What's your strategy like for this year's breeding season?
The breeding season has started for some and is only beginning for others; however, by now you should have a...