Dairy
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...
EBI
Dairy
Breeding season: Potential problem cows should be checked
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending...
Dairy
New partnership to result in more Irish bull genetics on UK farms
The British artificial insemination (AI) company Genus ABS has announced a partnership with Ireland Genetics also known as the National...
N.Ireland
Maximising milk from grass in south Tyrone
Father and son team, Philip and David Clarke, milk 84 crossbred cows, all spring calving, between Ballygawley and Augher in...
Agri-Business
Ensign-Bickford Industries acquires Cawood
Cawood, one of the UK’s leading independent scientific groups, has announced it has been acquired by the US corporation, Ensign-Bickford...
Dairy
The parent trap: Inaccurate records stalling Irish breeding progress
Investing in genetics is one of the most important decisions a farmer can make, but much of the good work...
Agri-Business
Top livestock and forestry producers in the country revealed at RDS Awards
The top livestock and forestry producers in the country were revealed as part of the 2017 RDS Agriculture Awards. More than...
Dairy
Do 'recycled' empty cows have a role?
Increasing the number of dairy cows is expensive and can be a significant drain on cash in a fledgling dairy...
Dairy
Dairy farmers worldwide now choosing Irish bulls
Last September ABS Ireland sent its first shipment of AI straws from their grassland programme to New Zealand. Since then...
Dairy
Full clearance with an average of €2,200 at IHFA Open Day
An average price of €2,200 was achieved at the sale of young pedigree heifers as part of the IHFA Open...
Dairy
Cash is king on dairy farms
While March is a very busy time on dairy farms, it is important to continue to monitor your cash flow. This is...
Dairy
Soil and cow fertility key driver for profit
The Teagasc/GIIL monitor farms in 2013 underlined the importance of fertility both in terms of the cows and the soil. Agriland...
Dairy
'Dairy farmers could gain €60 per cow using sexed semen'
When discussing the benefits of sexed semen there is always those who emphasises the extra cost and lower conception rates....
Dairy
Get the record straight on milk
“It is easy to identify that you have a cell count problem in your herd, however it is much more...
Dairy
Ever-growing demand for Irish dairy breeding stock in the UK
Cork-based Grasstec is confirming a significant growth in demand for Irish bred dairy cows and heifers from its fast-evolving farmer-client...
Dairy
‘Ireland must build a resilient dairy farm system’
Pat Dillon Head of Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Programme at Teagasc outlined some of the key things farmers...
Dairy
Tremendous turnout for national dairy think-in
Approximately 300 delegates are attending today’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Cavan. This follows on from the 500 plus turnout,...
Dairy
Dangers of 'addiction to feed' in dairy farming
Speaking last week at the Virginia Show Dairy Gathering Conference, Joe Patton from Teagasc gave a presentation on Feeding and...
