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Farmer writes: busy is the one word to describe 2018
Brian Rushe
The end of September is always a good time to look back at the farming year, writes Brian Rushe.
30 November 2014 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: The process of converting to dairy
Now in his second year of milk production, Brian Rushe* remembers the hard truths that made him move from beef to dairy.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Reducing costs and monitoring profit
Brian Rushe is looking at where he can reduce his costs and has started gathering information to complete his profit monitor.
Farmer writes: Tips for prospective new dairy farmers
Two years into being a dairy farmer, Brian Rushe shares what he's learned so far for those thinking of entering the industry in the coming years.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: A disease outbreak in the calf shed is an absolute disaster
With Christmas a few days away, Brian Rushe* has given a fluke dose to all his cows and in-calf heifers.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Don't repeat the mistakes I made in my first dairy season
Kildare's Brian Rushe, who recently converted to dairy farming from sucklers, reflects on the main mistakes that he made when he switched enterprises.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Calving season offers fresh start on the farm
With 2014 behind us, Brian Rushe's focus at home has turned to the upcoming calving season.
30 November -0001 News
Farmer writes: Playing the numbers game
Measure to manage, that's Brian Rushe's mantra. He explains why it's so important for dairy farmers to keep track of numbers.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Get the farming story out this calving season
Twitter and Facebook provides farmers with the opportunity to put the farming story out there this calving season with #calving15, writes Brian Rushe.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Benefits of milking once a day
In his latest update, Brian Rushe writes about calving and avoiding a superlevy bill by milking once a day.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Calving is the most rewarding period of the year
Brian Rushe gives us an update on grazing and calving season on his dairy farm.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes
Farmer writes: Why all farmers should measure grass
Last week proved the value of good grassland management, writes Brian Rushe.
30 November -0001 Farmer Writes