Dairy
Proving high yielding cows can be grazed successfully in Co. Down
In Northern Ireland, traditionally, a lot of the herds would be high yielding cows being milked on a total mixed...
Holstein
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Better fertility and milk quality from crossbred herds
By Chris McCullough Around 120 delegates from across the world attended the VikingGenetics UK ProCROSS conference near Birmingham to learn...
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Bord Bia embarks on 4-day trade mission to Southeast Asia
This week (October 7 to 10), Bord Bia, along with the Department of Agriculture, embarks on a four-day trade mission...
Dairy
8600gns achieved at the Promise of Protein Sale
The pedigree holstein sale last week at Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, known as the ‘Promise of Protein Sale’, had consignments...
N.Ireland
Impressive turnout of sheep at Ballymena Show 2024
Ballymena Show always attracts a fantastic turnout of sheep, and 2024 did not disappoint in this regard. The man charged...
Rural Life
'Unbelievable numbers' attend Tinahely Show
The Tinahely Show took place over the bank holiday weekend (August 7), with up to 20,000 attending the agricultural show...
N.Ireland
Strong livestock entries at Newry Show 2023
There was an excellent entry of cattle and sheep for Newry Show 2023, with the general quality of the stock...
Dairy News
IHFA to host European Holstein conference in Dublin
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is preparing to host the 2023 European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation conference in...
Dairy
Success for young IHFA members at Open Junior Show in Italy
It was a busy weekend for all things dairy, with the AXA National Dairy show taking place in Millstreet, Co....
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Minimise your tax bills with solar PV
With the year end fast approaching, now is the time to be planning on what can be done to minimise...
Dairy Technical
Jersey heifer comes out on top at Multi-Breed Dairy Calf Show
An 11-month-old Jersey heifer calf was awarded supreme champion at the 19th Multi-Breed Dairy Calf Show, held at Dungannon, Co....
N.Ireland
Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show
An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show – an event that attracted a tremendous turnout...
N.Ireland
Suffolk shearling ewe makes its mark at Armagh Show
A truly impressive Suffolk shearling ewe took all the accolades at this year’s Armagh Show, held in Gosford Forest Park....
N.Ireland
Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymoney Show
The Holstein cow, Priestland 5446 Shot J Rose, won the Supreme Championship Class at this year’s Ballymoney Show in Co....
Dairy
Why milk 2 cows when one Holstein will do?
Co. Down dairy farmer Charlie Weir is in the middle of his second year as chairman of Holstein Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Pivots and milking with 8 robots in southern Australia
In November Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of a lifetime...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
N.Ireland
Big change in Holstein UK as NI-born president ends term and new CEO appointed
Holstein UK has announced Welshman Bryan Thomas will replace Co. Antrim dairy breeder David Perry as the organisation’s next president....
Dairy
Dairy farming in a volanic valley and exporting to China: Heather reports from Australia
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of a lifetime...
N.Ireland
Mega farming: Meet the southern Australia family managing 2,300 cattle
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of...
N.Ireland
Cows, koalas and kangaroos: Dairy farmer swaps Down for 'Down Under'
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of...