Dairy Focus: Dairying with a side of tillage and sheep in Wexford
Liam Rochford is milking 152 cows outside Cleariestown in Co. Wexford, but only 58ha of the 160ha block are used for the dairy enterprise. The additional land is used for the usual...
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Liam Rochford is milking 152 cows outside Cleariestown in Co. Wexford, but only 58ha of the 160ha block are used for the dairy enterprise. The additional land is used for the usual...
This summer’s drought, and its impact on grass growth and fodder supplies, showed just how vital grass is to Irish dairy. Despite these recent challenges, grass remains at the hear...
Mark Gray is milking 108 cows outside Prosperous in Co. Kildare alongside his father Brian and his mother Hazel. The Watchorn farm has been running since the 1930s and Mark always...
John Dunne is milking 250 cows in partnership with wife Noreen and their son Billy alongside the Atlantic coast in Ladysbridge, Co. Cork. But just over a decade ago, John and Noree...
Shinagh Dairy Farm recently celebrated its fifteenth year of operation, welcoming farmers from across west Co. Cork and further afield to view its internal operations. The farm, ow...
Modern dairy performance depends on more than simply increasing energy and protein supply. High-producing cows face continuous nutritional, environmental, oxidative, and metabolic...
For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one. Farming outside Charleville while working full-time off-farm, he purchases...
Choosing the right calf milk replacer (CMR) to meet farm requirements and marrying that with attention to detail is the formula for success on any calf rearing unit. As part of an...
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) will host two Focus Farm events over the coming weeks, giving farmers an opportunity to see leading pedigree dairy operations in acti...
Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg does not happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie Sheehy, it starts with meticulous calf management, high-quality nutrition and invest...
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is proud to support the FBD National Dairy Show 2026 and looks forward to meeting farmers, veterinary professionals and members of the wider dair...
For Co. Kerry dairy farmer Maurice Harty, getting the most from a high-performing cow starts with making the most of the genetics in the herd. At Ballylongane Pedigree Holstein Fri...
It is no secret that both fodder and cash flow are going to be tight on dairy farms across the country this year. Therefore farms must be smart about feeding the herd, ensuring the...
James Hanly’s dairy system near the Horse and Jockey, outside Thurles in Co. Tipperary, centres on making the most of home-grown feed. With approximately 370 cows calving across sp...
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) is set to hold an event next week targeted at “future-proofing Ireland’s white gold”. DII said the event’s aim is “bridging the gap between academic in...
Successful reproductive performance is crucial to the long-term profitability of every dairy farm. Yet the period around calving is about much more than reproductive figures alone....
Dairy farmers across Ireland and Northern Ireland face the same growing pressures, from environmental rules and labour shortages to succession planning. That is according to Dale F...
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to analyse health and behaviour data more closely during the dry cow period. Issues at this stage can provide an early warning of potential healt...
The Irish dairy industry is seeing a “huge opportunity” in changing nutrition trends from both a farming and processing perspective. That is according to Conor Mulvihill, director...
Ireland is one of the best dairy producing countries in the world, pumping out an estimated 8.84 billion litres of high quality milk in 2026. Our nation’s presence in the global ma...
The future of dairy is shifting, with protein, nutrition and “functional products” set to drive the next wave of growth. That is according to a new report today (Wednesday, August...
Dairygold and Teagasc have launched a new four-year Joint Programme to support Dairygold milk suppliers in building profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy farm businesses. The...
This summer’s drought conditions, and the pressure it put on grass growth and fodder supplies, showed just how important grass is to Irish dairy. Despite these recent challenges, g...
Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway. Winter milking can be a costly practice in the be...
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