Dairy Technical
Ensuring that the calf shed is ready for the arrival of calves should be a focus over the coming weeks on dairy farms.
Buildings
The expansion of dairy herds since the abolishment of milk quotas in 2015 has seen facilities come under increased pressure on many farms.
Farming in Newcestown, Co. Cork, Evan Shorten runs a dairy farm comprising of 112 Friesian cows - with the help of his family.