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on 28 January 2022
New Dunlop FieldPRO set to succeed the iconic Dunlop Professional wellies
Some swear by them, others don’t, but nearly every farmer in Ireland has worn them at one point or another.
on 21 January 2022
Calf rearers advised to consider milk quality and feeding level for pre-weaning
Getting pre-weaning nutrition right must be a priority to get the best possible results from calf rearing.
on 20 January 2022
Win a Kverneland Disc Spreader and save thousands!!!
To kick off 2022 and to provide some relief to farmers struggling with fertiliser costs, Kverneland Group Ireland is hosting a competition to win a Kverneland Exacta CL 2,000l capacity Disc Spreader.
on 19 January 2022
Cow Start the next generation in fresh cow supplementation
Owen and Conor Galvin milk 450 cows with their father Gerry just outside the village of Finuge, Co Kerry.
on 17 January 2022
Protecting livelihoods and improving animal transport standards - Billy Kelleher
This week, the European Parliament will debate a new set of recommendations drawn up by a Committee of Inquiry into the protection of animals during transport, of which Billy Kelleher is a member.
on 14 January 2022
How can dairy farmers save on electricity bills this year?
Dairy farmers face soaring electricity costs this year, with bimonthly power bills rising by up to 50% or higher after a series of price hikes by energy suppliers.
on 13 January 2022
AHI and Teagasc CalfCare webinar supported by Volac
Due to COVID-19, the Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc CalfCare on-farm events have now been cancelled. Instead, a calf-rearing webinar will be held on Tuesday 18 January at 7.30pm.
on 17 December 2021
Watch: father and son operation cultivates a better future
Maurice Cogan and his son Robert had been beef and tillage farming for many years, but when they started to plan for the future they realised that dairy farming was where they wanted to take the farm.
on 15 December 2021
Grass-fed reputation of Irish dairy driving growth in US
Maurice Power, North America Market Specialist reports on Ireland's place in the US dairy market.
on 9 December 2021
Benefits of developing calf’s digestive system in tandem with milk feeding
As new research emerges showing that microbes in a calf’s lower gut and rumen are key to long term health, immunity & production efficiency, it’s important to get feeding and weaning protocols spot on
on 8 December 2021
ESB Networks advise the public to stay safe & clear of electricity wires
If you see a fallen wire or damage to ESB Networks equipment, do not approach it, report it immediately to 1800 372 999.
on 8 December 2021
Rearing 178 calves made simpler on Antrim farm
‘Three calves feeding at once and always on freshly mixed milk powder,’ is how Jack Shanks sums up the sheer joy of having upgraded to a Volac Förster Technik calf feeder.
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