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Energy in Agriculture 2019: ‘Now is the time for action’

July 15, 2019

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‘Energy in Agriculture 2019’ aims to provide practical information for farmers and the rural…

Video: Award-winning farmer visits the cream of Europe’s dairy farms

July 13, 2019

“It was a fantastic experience and there was plenty to learn; however, I wouldn’t trade my own system of production for any of…

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Fluke treatment at grazing can reduce future pasture infection

July 11, 2019

Time is at a premium for busy family man and farmer, Gareth Oliver, from Clontibret, Co. Monaghan. Combining an agri-contracting business and working…

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Combining a teaching career with the Mountfarna dairy herd in West Cork

July 10, 2019

John O’Callaghan, a dairy farmer in West Cork, who farms alongside his father, discusses his Mountfarna herd. The herd was established by his…

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Video: How these award-winning products help optimise cow welfare and performance

July 9, 2019

Nick Eccles, a dairy farmer at Sudells Farm, Lancashire, UK, who farms alongside his father Anthony and brother Chris, milks 150 cows a…

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Equipment maintenance: 8 top tips to maximise your return on investment

July 3, 2019

Most equipment owners view maintenance as a cost, but in the long run it’s much more productive to see it as a profit…

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Almost 90% increase in farm plastics packaging waste dropped at bring centres

July 2, 2019

With two-thirds of IFFPG bring centres now carried out, there has been a massive 88% increase in the number of bags of farm…

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Moorepark ’19: An event not to be missed for dairy farmers

June 27, 2019

Next week, on Wednesday, July 3, Teagasc Moorepark will open its gates to farmers and industry stakeholders for this year’s Teagasc National Dairy…

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Poultry red mites: How can they affect the bottom line?

June 26, 2019

It has been estimated that poultry red mites (PRM) cost the European poultry industry €360 million per year, but how much is it…

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Video: Perfect weather this June for flies; have you protected your herd?

June 25, 2019

Rainfall for the month of June, 2019 (up to June 23), ranges from 56mm in Shannon to 111mm in Ballyhaise, which is 42mm…

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Video: How you can make best use of your nearest IFFPG bring centre

June 23, 2019

Every year, Irish farmers make available 30,000t of farm plastics waste for recycling through participation with IFFPG, the national farm plastics recycling scheme.…

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Quality Milk Awards: Celebrating everything that is great about Irish dairy farming

June 22, 2019

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards (QMA) nominations will be announced shortly. This year’s entrants faced additional scrutiny around the area of…

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Fingal summer show to combine agriculture and an ‘unforgettable experience’

June 21, 2019

The Flavours of Fingal County Show, North Co. Dublin’s premier summer festival, returns to Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, on Saturday, June 29,…

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Are you thinking of converting to dairy farming?

June 20, 2019

Converting to milk production involves a major commitment and sizeable capital outlay. Therefore, you need to be sure you are making the right…

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Reduce the risk of acidosis from feeding cereals with XL Grain

June 18, 2019

Cereals including barley and wheat are excellent sources of energy for either fattening cattle or maximising milk production; however, feeding high levels of…

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