Beef
DAFM urges investigation of birth deformities in calves and lambs
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) is urging the investigation of any birth deformities seen in calves...
Calves
Dairy Technical
Ensuring you get the best prices for your calves this spring
On many dairy farms, calves are sold-off farm starting from around two-weeks-of-age, so presenting them in good health is important....
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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...
Beef
'Stop importing calves from Ireland'- Dutch politicianÂ
A motion to review the imports of calves to the Netherlands was recently passed in the Dutch House of Representatives....
Rural Life
Triplet heifer calves born on Co. Monaghan farm
The odds were “defied” after a set of triplet heifer calves were born on a farm in Co. Monaghan this...
Dairy Technical
Keeping infection pressure in the calf shed low
The importance of good hygiene and biosecurity measures cannot be underestimated in the calf shed during the calving period. To...
Beef News
ICBF: Report calves with genetic defects through survey
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has asked farmers to report calves with any sort of defect or deformity through its...
Dairy Technical
Spring calving: Time to get ready for calves
Calves will be arriving on farms in the coming weeks, meaning it is now time to ensure that you are...
Beef
Research shows feeding hempseed to calves increases appetite
Findings from research into the behaviour of veal calves that were fed milk containing levels of hempseed cake were recently...
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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...
Agri-Business
70% of calves transported from Ireland to EU less than five weeks old
Approximately 70% of all calves transported from Ireland to neighbouring EU member states are less than five weeks-of-age, the Department...
Dairy News
Over 33,500 young calves slaughtered in 2023 - DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that over 33,500 young calves have been...
Dairy
Watch: ICMSA president - N value of some calves may change
The new president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) believes that changes to the N value of calves...
Environment
Working group agrees reduction in organic N value of some calves
The Agriculture Water Quality Working Group, chaired by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM), has agreed that the...
Rural Life
Over 5 weeks premature calf 'hardy and doing well' in Galway
A premature calf, born over five weeks early in Eyrecourt, Co. Galway is “hardy and doing well”, according to farmer...
Agri-Business
EU proposes minimum age of five weeks for transport of unweaned calves
The European Commission has today (Thursday, December 7) proposed to implement legislation on the minimum age for unweaned calves to...
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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...
Beef News
Kepak and Munster Bovine involved in Irish wagyu programme
Warrendale Wagyu currently working in partnership with over 750 farmers in the UK, is extending its offering to Ireland and...
Agri-Business
Minister wants separate excretion rate for young calves
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has asked Teagasc to establish a separate nutrient excretion rate for...
Rural Life
Second Mayo farmer surprised by triplet calves
It was a case of lightning strikes twice in Co. Mayo last night (Monday, November 13) as another farmer in...
Beef Technical
Irish cattle exports approaching 300,000 head
Irish cattle exports to-date this year are approaching 300,000 head, according to latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food...