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Holstein Friesian

Drive for 600kg MS/cow through breeding & grass in Co. Tipperary

Dairy

2 months ago

Drive for 600kg MS/cow through breeding & grass in Co. Tipperary

The Derinsallow Herd in Co. Tipperary are driving for 600kg milk solids (MS)/cow this year through...

Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?

Dairy

2 months ago

Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?

The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique...

Who won the Senior Champion Cow competition at the Tullamore Show?

Dairy

2 months ago

Who won the Senior Champion Cow competition at the Tullamore Show?

Top quality cows, heifers, calves and handlers took to the ring at The Tullamore Show last weekend....

Listen: Meath farmer aims for 700kg solids off American Holstein genetics

Dairy

3 months ago

Listen: Meath farmer aims for 700kg solids off American Holstein genetics

This Meath dairy farmer breeds for type and efficient genetics, which is driving milk solids in his...

Dairy Focus: Montbeliardes & weather delivering '1,000L more a day'

Dairy

3 months ago

Dairy Focus: Montbeliardes & weather delivering '1,000L more a day'

The Montbeliarde genetics are proving their worth for this dairy farmer in...

Dairy

3 months ago

Judge revealed for Diageo Baileys Champion Cow contest

The organisers of the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow have confirmed that this year’s competition...

Judge revealed for Diageo Baileys Champion Cow contest

Dairy

4 months ago

Dairy Focus: Converting to milking to support the next generation

After being 20 years away from dairy farming, Co. Kilkenny dairy farmer, Sean Meehan has made the...

Dairy Focus: Converting to milking to support the next generation

Dairy

5 months ago

Dingle farm producing 750kg MS/cow to host Kerry Club open day

The Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeder's Club open day will be held on Ronan Sugrue's farm on Sunday,...

Dingle farm producing 750kg MS/cow to host Kerry Club open day

Dairy

5 months ago

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club launches herds competition

The Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club has officially launched its annual herds competition,...

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club launches herds competition

Dairy

6 months ago

Countdown underway to Emerald Expo in Co. Cavan tomorrow

The much-anticipated Emerald Expo returns for the 13th time to the Virginia Show Centre in Co....

Countdown underway to Emerald Expo in Co. Cavan tomorrow

Dairy

7 months ago

Top price of €3,860 earned for freshly calved heifer at Donegal sale

There was a full clearance of 41 heifers at the Donegal Holstein Friesian Breeder's club sale last...

Top price of €3,860 earned for freshly calved heifer at Donegal sale

Dairy

8 months ago

Freshly calved 2-year-old heifer makes €3,750 in Wexford sale

The Coolnagree herd of Seamus O’Leary, Adamstown, Co. Wexford and the Beechlands herd of Walter...

Freshly calved 2-year-old heifer makes €3,750 in Wexford sale

Dairy

9 months ago

IHFA and Cows.ie launch campaign to promote 'pedigree breeding'

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) and Cows.ie have launched a new "pedigree breeding...

IHFA and Cows.ie launch campaign to promote 'pedigree breeding'

Dairy

9 months ago

'Very strong trade' for dairy stock at dispersal sale in Carnaross

A purebred not registered (PBNR) milking herd dispersal sale of 110 head of cattle took place on...

'Very strong trade' for dairy stock at dispersal sale in Carnaross

Dairy

10 months ago

31,000gns achieved at online Sizzler Select sale

The Sizzler Select Sale of 16 deep pedigreed heifers took place online on Taaffe Auctions (MartEye)...

31,000gns achieved at online Sizzler Select sale

Dairy

10 months ago

Dairy Throwback: The Dondale Herd – choosing pedigree over EBI

Over the course of the festive period, Agriland has decided to revisit some of the most...

Dairy Throwback: The Dondale Herd – choosing pedigree over EBI

Dairy

10 months ago

IHFA celebrates excellence with return of Master Breeder Awards

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated return...

IHFA celebrates excellence with return of Master Breeder Awards

Dairy

10 months ago

9,000gns achieved at the 38th edition of the Black & White sale

The 38th edition of the Black & White sale held at the Borderway Sale Centre attracted a...

9,000gns achieved at the 38th edition of the Black & White sale

Dairy

11 months ago

IHFA appoints Avril Helen as 'acting chair'

The board of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has appointed Avril Helen as its...

IHFA appoints Avril Helen as 'acting chair'

Dairy

about 1 year ago

What is the trade of cows and heifers looking like for the future?

The trade of cows and heifers over the last number of years has been steady, but with poor weather...

What is the trade of cows and heifers looking like for the future?

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Cork dairy farmer launches natural live yogurt in Lidl

Dairy farmer, Jonathan Owens produces a natural live yogurt by the name of 'Greenfield Yogurts' and...

Cork dairy farmer launches natural live yogurt in Lidl

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Dairy Focus: 2% empty rate with American Holstein genetics

This Dairy Focus looks into the farm of Joe Healy, who stopped milking cows for 13 years to work in...

Dairy Focus: 2% empty rate with American Holstein genetics

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Watch: Copperbeech Herd draws crowds for IHFA Focus Farm event

The Copperbeech Herd left attendees in awe on Joe Healy's farm for the Irish Holstein Friesian...

Watch: Copperbeech Herd draws crowds for IHFA Focus Farm event

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