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Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Cork dairy farmer William Blackburn opens his gates to highlight the different measures farmers can implement to increase water quality in the Blackwater catchment.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

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Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

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Cork Holstein Friesian Club launches herds competition

Cork Holstein Friesian Club launches herds competition

PEDIGREE 27 May 2026

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

GRASS & FEEDING 29 April 2026

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

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7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

A simple study carried out by Lakeland Dairies and Teagasc is showing that higher EBI cows are generating significantly more income than their lower EBI comrades, writes Daire Cregg.

SPRING AI 7 November 2025

Another year, another breeding season

Another year, another breeding season

Aidan Brennan looks ahead at some of the key trends in the world of AI for the upcoming breeding season

SPRING AI 7 November 2025

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

Managing a difficult spring on a north Kerry farm

The Egan family have grown cow numbers from 70 to 120 since 2015. A focus on grass, breeding and wise investment over the years is paying off for them, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 7 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: €2,945 average at New Ross dairy sale

The production sale from the Coolnegree and Beechlands dairy herds met with excellent demand despite the recent downturn in milk price and challenging weather.

NEWS 7 November 2025

From a suckler herd to 400 milking cows for Offaly family

From a suckler herd to 400 milking cows for Offaly family

The Connolly family were new entrants in 2011 and since then they've built a herd of 400 cows in what's an inspiring story, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 7 November 2025

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions from livestock is essential in reducing agriculture’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 7 November 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: transforming herd with poor genetics

Purchasing heifers with excellent genetics to replace poor-performing cows can transform a herd, writes Daire Cregg in this week's edition of the 'Twenty ways to spend €20,000' series.

NEWS 7 November 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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