Bedding
Darren Carty on 25 Aug 2021
Sheep Management: straw supplies, mineral supplementation and largest ram sale
Farmers should plan to get straw supplies sorted in the coming week as spring crops are harvested.
Darren Carty on 21 Aug 2021
Determining straw requirements for winter housing and lambing
If next week’s upturn in the weather forecast materialises, a significant surge in harvesting of spring cereal crops is likely to take place, thus increasing the availability of straw.
Amy Forde on 16 Jul 2021
Department apologises to farmer for delay in amending computer records
The farmer complained to the Department that it had imposed incorrect penalties on his Organic Farming Scheme payment following a farm inspection.
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
Watch: new sheep shed transforms farm infrastructure in Roscommon
The shed built at the end of 2020 has been integral in allowing Shane Moore to expand flock numbers while not interfering with off-farm employment.
Pat O'Toole on 12 May 2021
Farmers urged to apply for straw scheme
Irish Grain Growers and IFA chairs are calling on farmers to closely consider the Straw Incorporation Measure.
John Sleigh on 21 Apr 2021
Farm improvements at Drumforber
This week Robert Gilchrist speaks to with Andrew Gammie about the improvements he has implemented on his farm during the Farm Profit Programme.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
Calf scour: what is the cause?
As many suckler farmers struggle to get stock out to grass, scour has become a problem in sheds. Knowing what is causing the scour is important, writes Kieran Mailey.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
Controlling Coccidiosis and Johne’s disease
Experts from Animal Health Ireland take a look at the control of coccidiosis in calves and the Johne’s control programme in Ireland.
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
Sheep housing: how do slatted floors compare to straw, sawdust and paper?
A recent study undertaken by the Welsh Farming Connect programme assessed the performance of slatted floors compared to straw, sawdust and paper bedding materials.
Declan Marren on 31 Mar 2021
Thrive: common issues in the calf-rearing shed
With the number of dairy-beef calf numbers beginning to grow on farms across the country, Declan Marren looks at some of the most common issues in the calf-rearing shed.
Kieran Mailey on 31 Mar 2021
Top tips for managing cows and spring-born calves until turnout
With unsettled weather is delaying suckler farmers from slipping cows and spring-born calves out to grass, Kieran Mailey outlines some management tips until cows can get to grass.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Mar 2021
Beef management: five tips for indoor management of cows and calves
Wet weather is delaying spring-calving cows getting out to grass. With housing space filling up from a late turnout, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to managing cows and calves indoors.
Declan Marren on 21 Mar 2021
Thrive: dealing with navel sucking in calves
Navel sucking in the calf-rearing shed can be a real problem. Here we look at some key tips to minimise it.
Adam Woods on 17 Mar 2021
Beef Management: curing calf scour, delayed turnout and BETTER Farm NI webinar
This week we take a look at curing calf scour, delayed turnout and how to manage it, and the use of painkillers on farms.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Tough week on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods talks to Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver about a week to forget on the farm.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Spring health: scour in young calves
An outbreak of scour on the farm can spread rapidly among calves, so quick action and an early diagnosis can make a big difference. Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland takes a look at scour.
Adam Woods on 03 Mar 2021
Vets getting ready for a busy spring
Adam Woods speaks to some busy vets around the country too check in what issues are cropping up and what they see as problems in the future.
Aidan Brennan on 17 Feb 2021
Grand designs: the ideal calving shed for dairy farmers
Dairy editor Aidan Brennan looks at some of the key features he would like to see in a calving shed.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Feb 2021
Five tips for reducing the risk of calf scour in suckler herds
Suckler cows calving in early spring are likely to remain housed for a period, increasing the risk of calf scour. Outlined are five tips to reducing the risk posed to calves.
Declan Marren on 10 Feb 2021
Thrive: tips for rearing calves in cold weather
Declan Marren looks at some simple tips to minimise the impact the cold weather on calf performance in the rearing shed.