Agri-Business
Emissions: Dairy cow numbers haven't exploded - ASA
The president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for a more reasoned debate around emissions from the agricultural...
George Ramsbottom
Dairy
5 animal health considerations during a prolonged housing period
By George Ramsbottom and John Mee, Teagasc As a result of the prolonged period of housing, dairy cattle need to...
Dairy
Poll: Are you happy with your scanning results?
Many farmers have just completed pregnancy-diagnosis scanning on their farms. For those who have yet to do so, it’s sure...
Dairy
'Some dairy farmers do not have enough silage for next winter'
Some dairy farmers do not have enough silage made to see them through next winter, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom....
Grass
'One third of Ireland's milk is produced on heavy lowland or hilly soils'
One-third of all Irish milk is produced on heavy lowland or hilly soils, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom. The Teagasc...
Dairy
Dairy farmers should focus on breeding now, not in three weeks - Teagasc
Dairy farmers should start to focus on breeding now, not when they breed the first cow in their herd, according...
Grass
30% saving in spring nitrogen costs can be made by using urea - Teagasc
Farmers can save 30% on Nitrogen fertiliser costs this spring by spreading urea instead of CAN, according to Teagasc’s George...