Jersey
Contributor on 12 Jan 2022
Optimism for the year that lies ahead
Despite rising costs, there are many reasons to be positive, writes Ballymoney dairy farmer Robert McConaghy.
James Strain on 16 Nov 2021
Farmer Writes: calving in full swing, but not without its problems
James Strain tells us about the trials and tribulations of getting calves to suck as the calving season is well underway on his farm.
Declan O'Brien on 29 Sep 2021
Sharpest exchanges between McCormack and Kelleher
The presidents of the ICMSA and the ICSA disagreed on coupled payments and dairy beef.
Jack Kennedy on 08 Sep 2021
Testing terrain in Reenascreena, west Cork
Pretty typical of west Cork dairy farming, on this farm you have to contend with roads, high ground and a fragmented land base.
Noel Bardon on 07 Jun 2021
LIC sees 30% increase in Jersey straw usage in Leinster and Connacht
Sexed semen usage has increased across the board, with demand for Jersey and Kiwi-cross sires also up 30% in Leinster and Connacht.
Peter McCann on 28 Apr 2021
NI dairy farmers milking it abroad
The Ulster Grassland Society heard from dairy farmers in the US and Canada last week.
Niall Hurson on 02 Apr 2021
Agri jobs: dairy farm operatives required
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available to dairy farm workers.
Aidan Brennan on 17 Feb 2021
Watch: challenging grazing conditions in Meath
Aidan Brennan visits the Burke farm in Co Meath to see how the spring is progressing on this large dairy farm
Adam Woods on 27 Jan 2021
Gearing up for busiest three months of the year on livestock farms
Adam Woods previews this week’s calf focus ahead of a very busy period on Irish beef and dairy farms.
Adam Woods on 27 Jan 2021
Jersey sire usage down in 2020
Adam Woods takes a look at ICBF data on calf registrations in 2020 and progress being made on the dairy beef index.
Aidan Brennan on 30 Dec 2020
LIC warns farmers about selling bull calves to competitors
The letter warns farmers of the 'serious ramifications' of selling progeny from Premier Club bulls to competitors.
Aidan Brennan on 26 Aug 2020
Higher yielding cows more likely to be empty
Early indications are that empty rates are similar to previous years, writes Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan on 08 Jul 2020
Liquorice Allsorts-style sward for crossbred herd
Continuing the series on dairy breeding, Aidan Brennan visits the farm of another high-EBI herd in Co Meath.
Aidan Brennan on 10 Jun 2020
Department inspector calls meeting over Jersey breeding
The meeting between ICBF and Teagasc is expected to take place on Friday
The Dealer on 06 Jun 2020
The Big Dealer: Hogan could be on the move again
Commissioner on the move, incredible burger battle, Embrace FARM annual service, calf raffle, hosepipe ban and more in this week's The Big Dealer.
Aidan Brennan on 03 Jun 2020
Watch: Jersey cows outperforming Elites
Aidan Brennan revisits the Next Generation Herd and reports that the Jersey cows are outperforming the Elite Holstein Friesian herd.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Apr 2020
Jersey calves down and Aubracs up
The ICBF has just released data of breeds of calves born to dairy cows in 2020, writes Jack Kennedy.
Peter McCann on 08 Apr 2020
£142 knocked off Holstein bull PLI values
The base change is carried out by AHDB Dairy every five years to reflect genetic progress made in the national herd
Contributor on 05 Apr 2020
Farmer Writes: calving outdoors in -15°C in Missouri
Michael Martin, an agricultural science student from Waterford Institute of Technology, spent the first few months of the year calving 250 Jersey-cross cows in -10°C in Missouri.
Contributor on 26 Feb 2020
Dairy Gene Ireland programme explained
Bryan Kingston of the ICBF explains the role of the national breeding programme in the Irish dairy industry.