Dairy
Keep yearling heifers on target amid hectic spring schedule
Your yearling heifers have just completed their first winter and are coming up on one-year-old, which means that farmers may...
Heifers
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...
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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
Nitrates: Contract rearing heifers vs exporting slurry
There has been a significant interest in contract rearing heifers in recent years, as farmers have realised its benefit for...
Dairy
Largest shipment of pedigree dairy in-calf heifers sets sail to Algeria
The largest shipment of pedigree Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers set sail to Algeria from Belview port in south Kilkenny yesterday,...
Dairy
Familiarising heifers with milking facilities this winter
Familiarising heifers with the milking facilities and getting them parlour trained is the final piece of the puzzle in getting...
Dairy
Carnaross mart: What are freshly calved cows making?
An open dairy sale took place on Wednesday, November 6 at Carnaross mart, where over 100 freshly calved cows were...
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
Supporters see off Bóthar memorial shipment of heifers to Kosovo
The Bóthar Wexford Supporters’ Group gathered in Enniscorthy last week and shipped 31 in-calf heifers as part of the Fr....
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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...
Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
Rural Life
Bóthar ships 30 in-calf heifers to Kosovo to assist family farms
Non-government organisation (NGO) and charity Bóthar has arranged for the shipment of 30 in-calf heifers to Kosovo with the aim...
Beef
Factory quotes: More breed-specific price rises this week
This week’s factory quotes sees most outlets hold their base prices at the same level as last week, but price...
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers a win-win for both parties?
In order for a contract rearing agreement to work long-term, it must be a win-win for both the dairy farmer...
Dairy
Replacement heifers: The benefits of having a flying herd
The term ‘flying herd’ refers to when a dairy herd is kept only for milk production, with all calves being...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Dairy
When is the right time to get rid of cull cows?
Moving into the latter end of the grazing season in the autumn months, farmers often think it is worth keeping...
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers more viable due to the nitrates banding?
With the introduction of the nitrates banding, many farmers have been forced to make changes to their farm systems and...
Beef
New markets for light and heavy bulls, steers and heifers
Midlands-based livestock company Viastar has confirmed to Agriland that it is currently seeking a range of bulls, steers (bullocks) and heifers for...
Beef
BEEF2024: Over €1,300/ha net profit from dairy-beef possible
Dairy-beef systems can achieve net profits in excess of €1,300 net margin/ha according to Teagasc. At the BEEF2024 open day...