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Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

Aidan Brennan questions if forage crops such as maize and beet are necessary on dairy farms to fill the gap when grass isn't available.

SPRING CROP OPTIONS 18 March 2026

Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

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Focus on breeding at Newford open day

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

Calving commences as wet weather persists on Tullamore farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 February 2026

Base milk price falls at the wrong time for winter milk producers

Base milk price falls at the wrong time for winter milk producers

Base milk price falls at the wrong time for winter milk producers

LIQUID MILK 24 September 2025

Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off

Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off

Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off

MANAGEMENT 28 April 2025

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Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd

Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd

A special webinar by Teagasc on the use of the latest breeding technologies in the suckler herd took place last week. Adam Woods writes.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm