Dairy
Dairy cow numbers down 1.3% in 2024 - first decrease since 2009
Dairy cow numbers reduced by 1.3% in 2024, marking the first decrease since 2009, according to a new report by...
Dairy Beef
Beef
New national calf research centre to open in early 2025
A new national dairy calf research centre is set to open in early 2025 with infrastructure already in place to...
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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
Can clover grazing deliver higher profits from dairy-beef heifer systems?
Grass-based, dairy-beef heifer systems have the potential for very high carcass output/ha because of the “increased numbers of animals finished...
Dairy
Most used dairy sires for the first 6 months of 2024 revealed
The most frequently used dairy sires for the 2024 spring-calving breeding season have been revealed by the Irish Cattle Breeding...
CAP / Schemes
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme budget 'in line' with eligible calves
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the current budget for the Dairy Beef...
Dairy
Breeding season: What were the trends?
Agriland spoke to a number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were the top bulls...
Beef
How much weight/day should dairy-beef calves be gaining?
Spring-born dairy-beef calves have predominantly all been weaned off milk and are now out at grass for their first grazing...
Beef
Managing the transition for dairy-beef calves going to grass
Calves have been weaned off milk and have gone out to grass on many dairy-beef farms across the country by...
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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 Politics
Call for expansion of dairy beef scheme to support calf rearing
A fundamental overhaul of the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is immediately required, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). The...
Beef Technical
Time to consider summer dosing for dairy beef animals
As the summer grazing season is now in full swing farmers are being urged to consider dosing strategies for dairy...
Dairy News
ICOS urges farmers to genotype for Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) is urging farmers to ensure they genotype or only purchase genotyped bulls if applying...
Dairy Technical
Why being selective when breeding is important
Panning for the breeding season is underway on many dairy farms as we move through the month of March and...
Beef
€20/calf for dairy beef scheme 'unlikely' to tempt farmers - ICSA
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that the new Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) “ignores the...
Beef
Table: How much does it cost to rear a dairy-beef calf?
Dairy-beef calves are the lowest-priced cattle available for beef farmers to buy. While the initial purchase cost is generally low,...
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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 Technical
Watch: Using the CBV when selecting for dairy-beef production
One tool in the arsenal of dairy beef farmers, is the commercial beef value (CBV), which was launched by the...
Beef
Aurivo and ABP launch new dairy beef programme
Aurivo and ABP have launched a new dairy beef programme that aims to improve the quality of beef calves coming...
Dairy News
One bag of milk replacer per calf is not enough - Volac
A Teagasc webinar focused on sourcing and feeding dairy beef calves in 2024 dispelled the myth that one bag of...
Dairy Technical
Fundamentals of calf rearing highlighted at CalfCare events
Animal Health Ireland (AHI), Teagasc and the dairy co-ops from across the country, are currently hosting CalfCare farm walks ahead...