Dairy
Average dairy herd size - in the last decade - has increased from 50 cows to around 75 cows, Teagasc's Brendan Horan said.
The grass-based dairy model that we have in Ireland is very advantageous in terms of sustainability, according to Teagasc's Dr. Brendan Horan.
The focus was placed firmly upon 'resilient technologies' at today's open day in Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork.
A spread out or lax calving pattern costs the average 100 cow dairy herd €27,000 a year, Teagasc's Brendan Horan has said.
