Dairy
Rearing 10,000 calves with a once-a-day feeding system in New Zealand
A large-scale dairy calf-to-beef enterprise, in the Waikato region of New Zealand, has found that through developing the rumen of...
Dairy Calf to Beef
Dairy
Poll results: 22% of dairy respondents to sell calves for export
An online open survey of more than 1,600 dairy farmers – conducted by AgriLand this week – has found that...
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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...
Dairy
Poll: What will dairy farmers do with their bull calves this spring?
A key question facing Irish dairy farmers ahead of the coming spring – and accompanying matter of dairy calves –...
Beef
ICMSA responds to dairy calf-to-beef scheme criticisms
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has responded to criticisms of its proposal for a dairy calf-to-beef scheme, saying:...
Dairy
ICMSA unveils details of proposed 'dairy calf-to-beef scheme'
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has revealed the details of a proposed new dairy calf-to-beef scheme, which...
Beef
Health and calf rearing a major focus of DairyBEEF2019
Calf rearing and health will be a major focus of the upcoming DairyBEEF2019 open day to be held in Teagasc...
Green Acres
Grazing conditions excellent and all yearlings out in Co. Meath
The recent spell of good weather has allowed farmers to make use of the favourable grazing conditions and get stock...
Beef
How much should beef farmers pay for bull calves from the dairy herd?
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. Since the quotas were abolished in 2015, the national...
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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...
Green Acres
What 10 key areas are vital for a successful dairy calf-to-beef operation?
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. Since the quotas were abolished in 2015, the national...
Green Acres
Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef: What was the financial performance of the 10 farms?
The unshackling of the milk quotas in 2015 has led to an increased number of dairy-bred calves coming on stream...
Dairy
Are the farmers who purchase your surplus dairy calves happy?
Addressing the audience attending the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Co. Cork on Tuesday, November 27, Andrew Crombie from the...
Beef
Farmers wanted for Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. With expansion in the national dairy herd in recent...
Green Acres
AgriLand partners with Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme
AgriLand is delighted to have been chosen as the media partner for the second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres...
Beef
Has your farm got a worm resistance problem?
Resistance to anthelmintics (wormers) has recently been detected on dairy calf-to-beef farms in Ireland, according to research presented at Teagasc’s...
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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
Job vacancies: Teagasc Green Acres calf-to-beef advisors wanted
Teagasc has received three years of industry funding to operate the second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf-to-Beef Programme....
Beef
How one beef farmer tripled profits by focusing on grass
The Farrell family operate a dairy calf-to-beef operation, alongside a tillage enterprise, in Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Last week, Joe Farrell...
Beef
What sires are the beef calves from the dairy herd sired by?
Ireland’s dairy-beef industry has found itself propelled into the fast lane. With expansion in the national dairy herd in recent...
Beef
Introducing Grange's dairy calf-to-beef herd
Thousands of farmers flocked to Teagasc Grange for this year’s BEEF 2018 event. Although the research farm’s suckler herds continued...