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Site map: Get the inside track on the Tullamore Show

August 10, 2018

Rural Life

The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show takes place this Sunday (August 12).…

Not all fodder solutions are on far away hills

August 9, 2018

With various schemes and incentives being launched, one could be forgiven for overlooking the potential fodder resources that could be produced under our…

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Mineral package is as important as compound feed in beef finishing diets

August 7, 2018

Finishing beef cattle is all about efficiency. The overall target when it comes to finishing beef cattle is to achieve the maximum weight…

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Considering dairy? Which system suits you?

August 4, 2018

Two dairy farming families will open the gates of their farms as part of a series of upcoming Lely robotic milking open days.…

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How will the drought of 2018 affect your perennial ryegrass content?

August 3, 2018

DLF is the world’s largest grass seed breeder. The company runs a grass trial and breeding programme in Co. Waterford. In this article,…

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Now that it’s rained…we may get more than we bargained for

August 2, 2018

Rain was badly needed and now that it has arrived, we can look forward to a burst of grass growth. But farmers need…

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Working safely with PTOs

August 1, 2018

Power take-off (PTO) shafts are the power source for many machines that are attached to and powered by tractors. PTOs can rotate at…

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Producing a high-quality product from pasture-based dairy farming

July 26, 2018

The National Dairy Council (NDC) champions the role of quality pasture-based dairy and its nutrition benefits in supporting healthier, more active living. The…

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Are low grass covers exposing your herd to sudden death?

July 25, 2018

Unfortunately, 2018 has been a year of challenge after challenge. Grass growth remains extremely low for this time of year and – although…

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A solution to the costly problem of rust and corrosion

July 23, 2018

Whether it is your: hay shed; milking parlour; slurry or manure spreaders; tractors; trailers; mowers; or even a vintage tractor or machinery, you…

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How many tonnes of silage plastic have been recycled in 2018?

July 20, 2018

The Irish Farm Film Producers Group Ltd (IFFPG) operates 235 Bring Centres annually, as well as providing a farmyard plastic collection service. To…

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Latest DeLaval voluntary milking system shines on European farms

July 18, 2018

Earlier this year, DeLaval – the Swedish milking equipment and technology company – unveiled its latest voluntary milking system (VMS). Described as a…

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CLiK EXTRA brings fly strike prevention to a new level

July 3, 2018

The Dempsey family from The Leap, near Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, has been intimately associated with the use of pour-on blowfly prevention treatments going…

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From revolutionising grassland management to the latest in phone apps

July 2, 2018

In 2010, AgriNet looked at the problem of grass measuring in Ireland. Its answer was the revolutionary AgriNet Grass app, which allowed farmers…

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Top tips on farm safety in the hot weather

June 30, 2018

The recent spell of hot weather has created a lot of issues for farmers. FBD Insurance has put together a list of tips…

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Closamectin Pour On is treatment of choice on Tipperary farm

June 29, 2018

Denis Quirke runs a dairy and beef enterprise in Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary, deep in the heart of the golden vale. All calves that…

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All roads lead to Co. Meath for the IHFA National Open Day

June 28, 2018

Ancient Irish ancestry and folklore regales a storied historical bond between our ancestors and cattle. The greater north-eastern region and surrounding counties have…

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New thinking on IBR control – vaccinate your calves NOW

June 21, 2018

Almost 75% of dairy and suckler herds have been shown to have exposure to IBR. IBR is unique in that after cattle are…

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