Milk Quality

Why more cows are not the next step for this 200-cow Waterford dairy farm

The Fitzgerald Family Farm from Portlaw, Co. Waterford are representing Tirlán

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Why more cows are not the next step for this 200-cow Waterford dairy farm

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Inside the new 155-cow Tipperary dairy farm targeting a 40-hour week

Inside the new 155-cow Tipperary dairy farm targeting a 40-hour week

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

Meet the finalists in the Kinisla awards

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

74 cows is enough as Kerry farmer targets more milk solids

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

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Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Aidan Brennan visits the Casey farm at Kiskeam as part of the judging for the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 24 June 2026

Inside the 455-cow dairy farm where everyone's finished by 4.30pm

Inside the 455-cow dairy farm where everyone's finished by 4.30pm

Aidan Brennan visits the Irwin family farm in Kilmeedy, Co Limerick as part of the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 24 June 2026

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

How a 176-cow dairy farm is aiming for a Monday-to-Friday routine

Aidan Brennan reports from the Moloney farm in Crecora, Co Limerick as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 24 June 2026

From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

From beef to dairy as Clare family grows to 226 cows

Aidan Brennan visits the Worrell farm in Clare as part of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 24 June 2026

Under the bonnet of the Quality Milk Award winners

Under the bonnet of the Quality Milk Award winners

Aidan Brennan reports from the NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Award winners farm walk in Tipperary last week.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 June 2026

Farmer Writes: scanning will give us a clearer picture

Farmer Writes: scanning will give us a clearer picture

Breeding season is progressing reasonably well. One frustration has been seven cows returning bulling at around the 40-day mark after AI.

FARMER WRITES 24 June 2026

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Building up experience and skills by working on other farms and in other businesses has paid off for north Kerry brothers, John and Micheál Casey. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

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As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

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