Dairy
Dairy advice: The importance of sufficient water intake
Peak water intake generally coincides with peak grazing periods. Cows should have easy access to water, particularly now that temperatures...
Water Troughs
Dairy Technical
Did the dry weather expose your water system?
The recent warm and dry weather increased the pressure placed on water system/supplies on farms – particularly on dairy farms....
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Ensuring cows have access to water
Summer appears to have arrived as temperatures are starting to rise, which means that ensuring that cows have access to...
Buildings
Preparing for the looming cold snap
The mild weather this back end looks set to leave, with cold weather about to take its place, bringing with...
Dairy Technical
Investments for improved grazing infrastructure
Grazing infrastructure plays a key role on dairy farms as it allows farmers to maximise the benefits of grazed grass...
Dairy Technical
Ensuring cows have access to clean water
Having fresh, clean water for cows to drink is a key part of producing high-quality milk on Irish dairy farms....
Buildings
Tired of cleaning out water troughs? Then a tip-over drinker might be for you
For the majority of farmers, the housing period is in full swing as grass growth comes to a halt and...
Buildings
Demand for water troughs on the rise as drought continues
The drought that has hit Ireland has affected farmers in many different ways. Little or no grass growth has left...
Dairy
Are your drinking troughs big enough for your herd size?
Ensuring that your herd is adequately hydrated is of “paramount importance” for both productivity and herd health during the current...
Beef
How do I protect my water supply during the 'cold snap'?
As the ‘Beast from the East’ prepares to clash with Storm Emma later this afternoon, farmers and rural dwellers have...
Buildings
Management tips: Now's the time to gear up for a 'frosty' winter
The dairy expansion in Ireland has seen many farmers build new milking parlours, improve infrastructure and construct bigger sheds. However,...
CAP / Schemes
'Provision of additional investment items under TAMS may be considered'
The provision of additional investment items under TAMS may be considered, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Dairy
Setting up water troughs? Cows may drink more than you think
Most dairy farmers underestimate how much water their cows actually need, according to Teagasc’s Ned Loughlin. “Dairy cows require 10L...