Dairy
Nitrates: Contract rearing heifers vs exporting slurry
There has been a significant interest in contract rearing heifers in recent years, as farmers have realised its benefit for...
Heifers
Dairy
Largest shipment of pedigree dairy in-calf heifers sets sail to Algeria
The largest shipment of pedigree Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers set sail to Algeria from Belview port in south Kilkenny yesterday,...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Dairy
Familiarising heifers with milking facilities this winter
Familiarising heifers with the milking facilities and getting them parlour trained is the final piece of the puzzle in getting...
Dairy
Carnaross mart: What are freshly calved cows making?
An open dairy sale took place on Wednesday, November 6 at Carnaross mart, where over 100 freshly calved cows were...
Dairy
Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and...
Dairy
Supporters see off Bóthar memorial shipment of heifers to Kosovo
The Bóthar Wexford Supporters’ Group gathered in Enniscorthy last week and shipped 31 in-calf heifers as part of the Fr....
Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Rural Life
Bóthar ships 30 in-calf heifers to Kosovo to assist family farms
Non-government organisation (NGO) and charity Bóthar has arranged for the shipment of 30 in-calf heifers to Kosovo with the aim...
Beef
Factory quotes: More breed-specific price rises this week
This week’s factory quotes sees most outlets hold their base prices at the same level as last week, but price...
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers a win-win for both parties?
In order for a contract rearing agreement to work long-term, it must be a win-win for both the dairy farmer...
Dairy
Replacement heifers: The benefits of having a flying herd
The term ‘flying herd’ refers to when a dairy herd is kept only for milk production, with all calves being...
Dairy
When is the right time to get rid of cull cows?
Moving into the latter end of the grazing season in the autumn months, farmers often think it is worth keeping...
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers more viable due to the nitrates banding?
With the introduction of the nitrates banding, many farmers have been forced to make changes to their farm systems and...
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Give your dairy hygiene programme a spring clean
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Beef
New markets for light and heavy bulls, steers and heifers
Midlands-based livestock company Viastar has confirmed to Agriland that it is currently seeking a range of bulls, steers (bullocks) and heifers for...
Beef
BEEF2024: Over €1,300/ha net profit from dairy-beef possible
Dairy-beef systems can achieve net profits in excess of €1,300 net margin/ha according to Teagasc. At the BEEF2024 open day...
Beef
Bailey's Red Ladies Online Limousin Sale kicks off
A limousin herd which was established in 1998 by Tom Bailey, is the focus of an online sale which includes...
Beef
Mart report: General cattle sale at Cashel Mart
Cashel Mart in Co. Tipperary hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday, May 11. Speaking to Agriland after the...