Efficiency

Finding the optimum sale weight under the new pig grading system

By balancing grading results against production costs and farm capacity, producers can identify the optimum sale weight for their farm, write Louise Clarke and Michael McKeon.

PIGS 1 November 2026

Finding the optimum sale weight under the new pig grading system

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Pig farm cuts costs by €5.10 per pig after delaying weaning

Pig farm cuts costs by €5.10 per pig after delaying weaning

PIGS 31 October 2026

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms - auto-washers could save 200 hours

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms - auto-washers could save 200 hours

DAIRY DAY 28 October 2026

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

The most and least used technologies on Irish dairy farms

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 17 October 2026

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: automatic calf feeder

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: automatic calf feeder

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: automatic calf feeder

DAIRY DAY 15 October 2026

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750-cow Scottish suckler farm measuring feed efficiency to drive profit

750-cow Scottish suckler farm measuring feed efficiency to drive profit

Data collection is key to all things that the Walker family do, with feed and weaning efficiency some of the key measured parameters.

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

We drove Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 to see how much has changed

Massey Ferguson has broadened its 7S tractor range with six higher horsepower 7S Mark 2 models, offering a host of updates, including a new 7.5l engine, new cab and a 12in control terminal.

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Brendan Horan attended the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open day in Bandon on 1 September where a large crowd were updated on recent results.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Inside the 243-cow Tipperary dairy farm comfortably supporting two families

Inside the 243-cow Tipperary dairy farm comfortably supporting two families

The Breen Family from Emly in West Tipperary are representing ArraTipp Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

No one seems in charge, but three generations get everything done on dairy farm

No one seems in charge, but three generations get everything done on dairy farm

The Carroll Family from Limerick are representing Dairygold Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Inside two €950,000 rotary parlours milking 1,000 cows in Limerick

Brendan Horan visits a farm business in limerick who have used new rotary parlours to future-proof their collaborative dairy farming business.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 6 September 2026

No magic for farmers in processing

No magic for farmers in processing

It takes more than a presidential order to make farmers successful processors.

NEWS 6 September 2026

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