100+ cow herds to take centre stage at upcoming Lely open days July 16, 2017 A number of dairy farmers, milking more than 100 cows, will open the gates… Sponsored
9 steps to success when reseeding this autumn July 14, 2017 Swards with a low proportion of perennial ryegrass are costing Irish farmers in excess… Sponsored
Taking the paperwork out of suckler farming July 13, 2017 Brian Reidy runs a suckler farm, with his father Pat, in Ballylooby near Cahir,… Sponsored
Could forestry help protect farm incomes as Brexit looms? July 12, 2017 Brexit is probably the biggest political and economic event of recent times facing Ireland’s… Sponsored
Don’t forget about liver fluke this grazing season July 11, 2017 Now is the ideal time to incorporate a quality fluke treatment into your grazing… Sponsored
Simplify IBR control on your farm July 7, 2017 Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis or IBR is a widespread disease with evidence of infection in… Sponsored
Helping heifer calves hit calving targets with high-energy Vitulix July 3, 2017 An energy lick containing 25% more energy and minerals than calf concentrates is enabling… Sponsored
CROPS WATCH UPDATE: Winter barley on track to produce high yields June 27, 2017 In the sixth part of the Crops Watch series – a collaborative crop monitoring programme… Sponsored
Using robots to milk on an outside block up for discussion at Lely open days June 20, 2017 Lely is to host a number of open days on farms this week. One… Sponsored
CROPS WATCH UPDATE: The importance of boron for beet crops June 19, 2017 In the fifth part of the Crops Watch series – a collaborative crop monitoring programme… Sponsored
How much does blowfly strike cost sheep farmers? June 17, 2017 Blowfly is the main external parasite traditionally affecting sheep in the summer months and… Sponsored
Quiz: Think you know everything about sheep? June 14, 2017 Millions of sheep can be found on Irish farms and, although farmers will struggle… Sponsored
From farm to fork – Wexford brothers rear 1,200 Angus heifers to feed their hotel businesses June 13, 2017 Redmond Farm in Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford, is no ordinary farm enterprise, with most… Sponsored
How one dairy farmer received national acclaim by doing things ‘naturally’ June 12, 2017 John Joe O’Sullivan, a Cork-based dairy farmer, was the winner of the small/medium herd… Sponsored
Looking to upgrade your water heating system? Here’s five reasons to consider gas June 10, 2017 Hot water plays an integral role on Irish dairy farms and a reliable and… Sponsored
Helping landowners release the value of their forest June 8, 2017 A new private forestry partnership product, Coillte Premium Partners, will help landowners to bridge… Sponsored
Needle-free injection gun revolutionises pig vaccinations June 7, 2017 A future without needles for pigs has already begun with the MSD needle-free injection… Sponsored
