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By Chris McCullough Most dairy farmers have received that fateful call from neighbours, or indeed police, informing them the cows have broken out and are on the main road, or destr...
In today’s dairy systems, every calf must add value to the herd. At Beechfield Farm in Mallow, Co. Cork, John Fitzgerald, his daughter Orla and son-in-law Vincent Hennessy have bui...
Considering the way calf prices are this spring, dairy farmers must be aware of what buyers are looking for in dairy-beef calves. With breeding only around the corner and calf sale...
The dairy farming sector is a crucial component of the rural economy in India Milk production has become a significant source of income for rural households Dairy products includin...
On their farm in Milford, Co. Cork, father and son team Ger and Jonathan Sheehan have built a dairy system that reflects both tradition and forward thinking. Running a 65-cow Jerse...
Even as dairy herds have become fewer and more specialized, they support beef production through market calves and cull cows.
The rise of beef-on-dairy is changing the public footprint of the beef industry and bringing new attention to early calf care systems.
The rise of beef-on-dairy is changing the public footprint of the beef industry and bringing new attention to early calf care systems.
A lot of dry farms will be starting or will have already started their second rotation, meaning milk fat content may easily drop back again. With some good weather promised next we...
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed in the diet. Reducing concentrates can often be a controversial t...
At a time when dairy farming is under intense scrutiny, it’s easy to lose sight of what is actually happening on farms across west Co. Cork. Behind the headlines and debates, thous...
As the last of the cows calve down, identifying any high cell count ones will be critical in the lead-up to the breeding season. With much of the herd reaching peak lactation, farm...
Caring for dairy cattle goes beyond just the barn. There’s a science to post-milking practices that keeps our milk fresh and safe. Continue reading…
A national survey has highlighted the value Irish dairy farmers place on forage and the scope for producers to make financial gains by using a proven silage additive. 250 farmers t...
When selecting bulls this breeding season, it’s worth looking at how you can use milk traits to drive farm profitability. The vast majority of Irish dairy farmers are paid on A+B-C...
Milk production has being improving exponentially over the last number of decades, with efficiency being driven by a number of factors, such as advanced genetics. The average age o...
Michael Prendergast runs a calf-rearing and finishing enterprise in Co. Tipperary, having stepped away from dairy farming in 2023 after nearly 50 years in milk production. Although...
The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful...
Agriland recently paid a visit to the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow, where ABP Food Group’s Matthew Quinn gave an update on the spring 2026 calf rearing season. Quinn explained that...
With rising costs continuing to challenge dairy farmers, improving energy efficiency on farm has become an important priority. Electricity used for milk cooling and storage is one...
Dale Farm is using Balmoral Show 2026 as a platform to profile its significant investment plans for the future. This follows the completion of another exceptionally strong business...
With warm weather forecast for the week ahead, fly control must be prioritised to keep the herd in healthy condition. Flies are often the root cause of issues such as summer mastit...
A national dairy group says the FARM-ES, or Farmers Assuring Responsible Management -Environmental Stewardship program, helps dairy producers document their sustainable practices a...
In this instalment of the ‘Steps to Superior Silage Series’, Dr. Adrienne Kerley, Volac’s Research and Development Technical Manager for Forage, looks in further detail at the scie...
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