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Preparing for drying off cows
Contributor
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland outlines some important advice for farmers as they begin the drying-off process.
Preparing for drying off cows
Ethical dairying - how does it work?
21 November 2023 Breeding & health
Ethical dairying - how does it work?
Declan Collins travels to Scotland to see what's happening on the Ethical Dairy farm and examines recent research results from Teagasc on leaving dairy calves with cows.
Growing and utilising grass at altitude
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Growing and utilising grass at altitude
The Kingston family from Dunmanyway in west Cork are representing Drinagh Co-op in the competition.
New entrants leading the way in Dromineer
New entrants to dairying in 2016, the Clarke family combines their love of farming with boating on Lough Derg.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Focusing on genetics to drive performance
This family farm in west Tipperary is consistently in the top 10% for herd performance
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Focusing on grass and genetics in Cavan
The Brennan farm at Kilcogy Upper in Cavan has undergone a big transformation in recent years.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Exited pigs to focus on dairying
The move away from pig farming has allowed the O'Leary farm in Cork to concentrate fully on producing quality milk.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Masons representing Lee Strand
The Mason family from Co Kerry were previously shortlisted for the competition in 2017.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Limerick family representing Kerry
Great grass and quality milk are the hallmarks of the MacNamara farm near Hospital in Co Limerick.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Trusting the science in north Cork
The O'Riordan farm from Kilbrin near Kanturk is representing North Cork Creameries in the competition.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Sustainability and innovation in the Bandon Valley
The Dullea family from Enniskeane are representing Bandon Co-op in the competition
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Quality milk for Five Farms Irish Cream Liquor
The Coleman's produce quality milk for Barryroe Co-op near Bandon in west Cork.
1 November 2023 Milk quality