Dairy Technical
Dairy family farm income was 25% higher in 2021 compared to 2020
Teagasc has announced its finalised National Farm Survey (NFS) results for 2021, with 15,319 dairy farms represented and an average...
Dairy Technical
Teagasc has announced its finalised National Farm Survey (NFS) results for 2021, with 15,319 dairy farms represented and an average...
Dairy Technical
“Don’t neglect technologies already available to reduce emissions” – those are the words of the head of dairy knowledge transfer...
Dairy Technical
Drought conditions experienced on many farms have meant that fodder supplies on some farms are now going to be tight,...
Dairy Technical
The time of year has arrived, once again, when farmers ask themselves what should be done with cull cows. Many...
Dairy Technical
Organise a milk recording ahead of drying off was the advice for farmers issued by Joris Somers, Tirlán’s veterinary advisor....
Dairy Technical
Feeding calves high-quality colostrum is important to ensure they get maximum benefit from the antibodies present. Calves are born with...
Dairy Technical
The drying off of early spring-calving cows for next spring is now just over two months away, which means farmers...
Dairy Technical
A large portion of dairy rations fed to cattle on Irish farms is made using ingredients from outside of Ireland...
Dairy Technical
Contract rearing dairy heifers has become increasingly more popular in recent years and further demand is expected. As the national...
Dairy Technical
Milk was in high demand at Taaffe Auctions’ Carnaross dairy sale on Wednesday (September 14), which had 85 freshly calved...
Dairy Technical
The last number of weeks has been challenging for grass growth on many farms, with a lack of rain bring...
Dairy Technical
There are late calvers on nearly every farm. These cows calve later than what is ideal and lead to an...
Dairy Technical
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that it has not referenced penalties in a letter...
Dairy Technical
The recent rainfall has resulted in challenging grazing conditions on many farms across the country. Many farms were feeling the...
Dairy Technical
Crowds from all over the country are expected to flock to the National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois next week....
Dairy Technical
On some farms the autumn-calving season has already started, but for most it is still a number of weeks away....
Dairy Technical
Large crowds were present at Shinagh Estate on September 2, for an open day on the demonstration farm which is...
Dairy Technical
To ensure that calves get off to the best start this autumn-calving season, feeding them adequate colostrum is important. Colostrum...