Efficiency

‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

Johnny O'Brien warned that any change from 220kg N/ha under the nitrates derogation will be catastrophic for farmers in west Cork.

NEWS 15 November 2026

‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

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Positive outlook for milk in early 2027

Positive outlook for milk in early 2027

DAIRY DAY 14 November 2026

Cost of producing winter milk up €262/cow

Cost of producing winter milk up €262/cow

NEWS 4 November 2026

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms

DAIRY DAY 3 November 2026

Finding the optimum sale weight under the new pig grading system

Finding the optimum sale weight under the new pig grading system

Finding the optimum sale weight under the new pig grading system

PIGS 1 November 2026

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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

Louise Clarke, Teagasc Ballyhaise, and Michael McKeon, Teagasc Moorepark, discuss profitability from older weaning age.

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

In the fifth edition of our ten-part series looking at the ten best investments and ideas to increase labour efficiency on dairy farms, Daire Cregg looks at auto-wash as a potential option.

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

From automatic tank washers to milking robots, new Teagasc research reveals which technologies have gained a foothold on Irish dairy farms writes Stephen Robb

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

In the second edition of this 10-part series leading up to Dairy Day, Daire Cregg looks at automatic calf feeders as a way to increase labour efficiency.

DAIRY DAY 15 October 2026

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

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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