Dairy
Creed 'confident that 2020 calf issue can be overcome'
We can overcome the calf issue this year, as we have done in previous years. That was one of the...
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Dairy
Contract rearing male dairy calves... with a twist
The idea of dairy farmers paying beef farmers to contract rear male dairy calves has been tossed around a lot...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Dairy
Why is a veal industry in Ireland not possible?
A large amount of our surplus calves from our dairy industry are finding their way to the continental veal market...
Dairy
Poll results: 22% of dairy respondents to sell calves for export
An online open survey of more than 1,600 dairy farmers – conducted by AgriLand this week – has found that...
Dairy
Poll: What will dairy farmers do with their bull calves this spring?
A key question facing Irish dairy farmers ahead of the coming spring – and accompanying matter of dairy calves –...
Dairy
Dairy farmers should 'pay beef farmers to contract rear male dairy calves' - ICSA
The only solution to the dairy bull calf dilemma is for dairy farmers to get beef farmers to contract rear...
Dairy
Sexed semen: Why is it not there yet?
One thing that had been brought up time and time again, as a potential answer to the flood of male...
Dairy
What is the answer to the impending calf tsunami due in spring 2020?
As the tsunami of dairy calves grows nearer, and with Teagasc placing no value on the dairy bull calf, is...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
