Brian McDonnell

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Brian McDonnell is from Raheny, Co. Dublin. He has an honours degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Dundalk IT. He has worked on dairy and beef farms in both Ireland and the UK, including Teagasc Grange and a large-scale 650-cow dairy farm which also had a 1,200 animal youngstock-rearing farm in Scotland. He has a keen interest in agriculture and particularly the dairy sector and in his spare time is active in local rugby and golf.

Dairy advice: Drier conditions see a return to grazing for some
Dairy advice: Drier conditions see a return to grazing for some

Although cows on many farms cows will not see grass again until spring, in some areas grazing has resumed. The...

What you need to know about scour vaccinations
What you need to know about scour vaccinations

Many farms have been, or will be giving their cows boosters as part of their vaccination programmes. Scour continues to...

Dairy advice: Managing heifer calves during winter months
Dairy advice: Managing heifer calves during winter months

Continued monitoring of your heifer calves is vital to ensure that growth targets are achieved ahead of breeding next year....

Dairy advice: Farm roadways a worthwhile investment
Dairy advice: Farm roadways a worthwhile investment

Farm roadways play a vital part in our grass-based dairy production model, and continue to be a worthwhile investment for...

Cashel Blue herd set for full dispersal sale
Cashel Blue herd set for full dispersal sale

The Cashel Blue cheese herd is set for a full dispersal of 115 head, is set to take place on...

EBI update to stop overinflated fertility indexes
EBI update to stop overinflated fertility indexes

The latest update to the economic breeding index (EBI) will be available from November 28, 2023, and will see changes...

Drying-off: Getting job done correctly is vital
Drying-off: Getting job done correctly is vital

The drying-off of cows has begun on some farms, while for others their first cows will go dry in the...

Teagasc National Dairy Conference set for Kilkenny
Teagasc National Dairy Conference set for Kilkenny

This year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference will take place on Wednesday, November 29, at Lyrath Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Adapting to...

Dairy advice: Management of in-calf heifers
Dairy advice: Management of in-calf heifers

Now that your in-calf heifers are housed, there are a number of jobs that can be completed with them over...

Autumn-calving: Getting cows ready for breeding
Autumn-calving: Getting cows ready for breeding

It is now time for autumn-calving herds to begin preparations for the breeding season, which for many is around five...

Dealing with mortellaro within your herd
Dealing with mortellaro within your herd

Mortellaro is an issue that many cattle farmers have to deal with; it is a stubborn hoof disease that can...

Trade mission: Southeast Asia offers significant opportunities
Trade mission: Southeast Asia offers significant opportunities

The Bord Bia trade mission to Southeast Asia lead by Minister of State, Martin Heydon has now concluded. Southeast Asia...

Focus: A look at the street food of Manila
Focus: A look at the street food of Manila

Street food is a significant part of the culture in Southeast Asia, with Agriland getting the opportunity to experience some...

Dairy advice: Lime during housed period
Dairy advice: Lime during housed period

Hydrated lime has an important role to play on dairy farms over the winter months in the prevention of mastitis...

Milk Price Tracker: Steadying of prices in September
Milk Price Tracker: Steadying of prices in September

The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most...

Southeast Asia ‘integral component’ of Arrabawn’s future strategy
Southeast Asia ‘integral component’ of Arrabawn’s future strategy

Southeast Asia has significant opportunities for dairy exports, with an aging population seeing demand for adult nutrition and aging nutrition....

Minister concludes trade mission to Southeast Asia
Minister concludes trade mission to Southeast Asia

The Bord Bia trade mission to Malaysia and the Philippines has now concluded after a ‘Tastes of Ireland’ event in...

Trade mission moves to the Philippines
Trade mission moves to the Philippines

The Malaysian part of the trade mission to Southeast Asia has concluded, with the delegation now moving to the Philippines....