MJ Doran

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MJ Doran has recently completed his degree in Animal & Crop Production in UCD and will graduate with an honours degree in September, 2017. He comes from a dairy farming background in south Co. Carlow and has a strong interest in the global agricultural industry. Apart from agriculture, his main interest is sport. He plays Gaelic football and soccer for his local clubs at home.

Half of lamb wormers ‘ineffective’
Half of lamb wormers ‘ineffective’

Almost half of all anthelmintic treatments given to lambs are considered ineffective, according to a study by Teagasc. The result...

Are New Zealand sheep genetics the way forward?
Are New Zealand sheep genetics the way forward?

With New Zealand (NZ) sheep genetics in the flock, it might be possible to reduce the labour requirement around lambing....

‘Italian Ryegrass – more positives than negatives’
‘Italian Ryegrass – more positives than negatives’

Italian Ryegrass (IRG) will produce 25% more herbage than Perennial Ryegrass (PRG), Barenbrug UK Ltd’s James Ingles has said. Ingles...

Sheep open day – ‘best flocks are utilising most grass’
Sheep open day – ‘best flocks are utilising most grass’

The top performing sheep flocks in the country are also growing and utilising the most grass, Teagasc’s Michael Diskin has...

Sheep marts: Numbers drop as farmers are ‘busy with silage’
Sheep marts: Numbers drop as farmers are ‘busy with silage’

There was a reported “decrease” in the amount of sheep on offer in marts around the country last week, as...

‘Levels of grass utilisation are disappointingly low on beef and sheep farms’
‘Levels of grass utilisation are disappointingly low on beef and sheep farms’

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) saw large crowds for its ‘More from Grass’ event yesterday, June 20, in Loughgall,...

Cattle marts: Strong exporter influence ‘holding’ prices
Cattle marts: Strong exporter influence ‘holding’ prices

There were 550 cattle on offer in Castlerea mart last Thursday as exporters and feedlot buyers turned out in large...

5 facts that farmers need to consider when employing staff
5 facts that farmers need to consider when employing staff

It is important that labour costs are considered first, before taking on a full-time employee, financial specialist with Teagasc, Kevin...

Baled versus pit silage – the debate rages on
Baled versus pit silage – the debate rages on

There is no difference in the quality between baled and pit silage, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Joe Patton. He said...

Calf housing critical for best performance of dairy herd
Calf housing critical for best performance of dairy herd

Calf nutrition, health and environment are all critical to achieving an optimum lifetime performance of a dairy replacement heifer. That...

Revealed: The ups and downs of entering dairying
Revealed: The ups and downs of entering dairying

There are many upsides to entering milk production in a post-quota Ireland. The milk price is good, meaning that a...

Bulk milk disease screening ‘an important tool’
Bulk milk disease screening ‘an important tool’

Bulk milk disease screening is important in determining what diseases are present within the dairy herd, Glanbia Milk Quality Control...

Grass surpluses mean ‘lots of bales’
Grass surpluses mean ‘lots of bales’

Lower stocking rates, along with reported “high growth rates”, are forcing farmers to take paddocks out as surpluses, AgriLand can...

Thinking of applying for a farm loan?
Thinking of applying for a farm loan?

A five-year plan, properly put together, that is understood by and applicable to the farmer is crucial for a successful...

Northern lambs continue to occupy southern factories
Northern lambs continue to occupy southern factories

Northern Irish origin lamb continues to take a prominent position in Irish sheep factories. So far this year, some 144,332 Northern Irish sheep have...

‘Worms an increasing problem within dairy herds’
‘Worms an increasing problem within dairy herds’

Stomach worm infestations are on the rise in dairy cattle this year, according to a Kilkenny-based veterinary surgeon. Richard Brennan,...

EU pumps €8.1 million into cross-border environmental recovery fund
EU pumps €8.1 million into cross-border environmental recovery fund

A cross-border environmental project that will protect endangered species and restore natural habitats is to receive €8.1 million in funding,...

How much should you pay for fertiliser?
How much should you pay for fertiliser?

There has been increased demand for fertiliser around the country over the past two weeks, as farmers look for regrowth on...