Dairy Cattle Management

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Buildings
Last-minute housing prep ahead of calving
Martin Merrick
Ahead of the busy calving period, there are some final quick checks that can be done to allow for smooth sailing this spring.
Last-minute housing prep ahead of calving
Take any precautions you can to limit stock walking on slippery yards
8 January 2025 Management
Take any precautions you can to limit stock walking on slippery yards
This week's Dairy Management looks at weather precautions, stock management and having a nitrogen plan.
Dairy management: managing costs and planning fertiliser
1 January 2025 Management
Dairy management: managing costs and planning fertiliser
Aidan Brennan looks at the things farmers should be looking at when working out costs of production and planning for 2025.
Mid-season grass growth under most pressure
Aidan Brennan takes a look at grass growth trends in 2024 and the five and ten year average using data from PastureBase Ireland.
31 December 2024 Management
Change of year will affect TAMS LESS eligibility
As we move into 2025, fewer farmers will be able to avail of grant aid for LESS equipment due to ongoing changes.
29 December 2024 Management
Watch: 400-cow Tipperary dairy farmer on changes he’s making to his farm
Barry Powell discusses the investments and changes he’s making on his high performing farm to improve sustainability and water quality.
26 December 2024 Management
Where to pitch costs and profit for 2025
The whole subject of costs of production was discussed at both Dairy Day and the Teagasc dairy conference in November, writes Aidan Brennan.
25 December 2024 Management
Dairy management: New Year's resolutions for dairy farmers
Aidan Brennan looks at soil sampling, cow body condition score and suggests some New Year's resolutions for dairy farmers.
23 December 2024 Management
Sexed semen use set to grow further
Sexed semen use in Ireland is expected to surpass the 400,000 straws mark by 2026 according to Teagasc, writes Aidan Brennan.
21 December 2024 Management
Unlocking the €60m EIP fund for water
Aidan Brennan reports from the discussion at Dairy Day 2024 on the new Farming for Water EIP, which has a total funding of €60m.
18 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: dosing dairy cows and planning for Christmas
Aidan Brennan goes through the key parasites that may need to be controlled on dairy farms this winter.
18 December 2024 Management
Is buying land a good investment?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the topics that are coming up at the Positive Farmers Conference in Cork in January.
18 December 2024 Management