Feeding cows

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

The IFA has put Irish feed options in front of its council to encourage the use of Irish ingredients in current dry conditions where grass is short.

NEWS 29 July 2026

IFA encourages farmers to use Irish grain to stretch fodder during drought

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Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Dairy Management: how much meal to feed cows this February?

Dairy Management: how much meal to feed cows this February?

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

Dairy Management: questioning Tirlán feed advice

Dairy Management: questioning Tirlán feed advice

Dairy Management: questioning Tirlán feed advice

MANAGEMENT 8 October 2025

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Suppliers attend ‘boisterous’ Dairygold meeting on milk price

Suppliers attend ‘boisterous’ Dairygold meeting on milk price

Dairygold farmers left a meeting on Thursday under no illusion that Dairygold’s milk price is only going in one direction between now and Christmas.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy Management: feeding cows supplement and dealing with mastitis

Dairy Management: feeding cows supplement and dealing with mastitis

Aidan Brennan looks through the various ways of feeding supplement when in a grass deficit situation.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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