Dairy
Heifer rearing should be seen as an investment, not a cost
Heifer rearing is often seen as a high cost enterprise but it should be seen as an investment rather than...
Heifer Targets
Dairy
Down dairy farmer sets his heifers up for success
It is a well-known fact that the first 100 days for dairy heifers sets the precedent for the rest of...
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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...
Dairy
Keeping replacement weanling heifers on target this winter
Replacement weanling heifers are now coming into their first winter, and now that cows and young stock are coming in...
Dairy
Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and...
Dairy
Table: Are your replacement heifer calves on target?
Now is a good time to assess how your heifer calves are doing. Establishing their weights at this time of...
Dairy
The importance of meeting heifer calf targets
Since the weather has improved, any farmer that did not have calves out already, has been able to get them...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Slight improvement expected
Grass growth remains a serious challenge on farms in many parts of country, with significant soil moisture deficits in many...
Dairy Technical
Monitoring target weights in heifer calves
As the breeding season is well underway on farms it is important not to forget heifer calves, and that their...
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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...
