Scanning

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

With many suckler herds now housed, this is an ideal time to carry out pregnancy scanning.

MANAGEMENT 2 November 2025

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

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ScanInsights seeking to revolutionise reproduction technology

ScanInsights seeking to revolutionise reproduction technology

AGRI TECHNOLOGY 19 October 2025

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

Farmer Writes: weather changes plans

FARMER WRITES 17 September 2025

Empty rates for cows in line with previous years

Empty rates for cows in line with previous years

Empty rates for cows in line with previous years

NEWS 10 September 2025

Beef Management: meal feeding for NBWS dates and in-spec bonus criteria

Beef Management: meal feeding for NBWS dates and in-spec bonus criteria

Beef Management: meal feeding for NBWS dates and in-spec bonus criteria

MANAGEMENT 6 August 2025

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Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

Farmer Writes: weather and grass are half the work

The rain came just when we needed it, and with the heat hanging around since spring, growth has been ticking along nicely.

FARMER WRITES 8 January 2025

Important year for genotyped ram action

Important year for genotyped ram action

Flocks which have not purchased a genotyped ram in year one or two must purchase a ram in 2025 or risk being withdrawn from the scheme

AGRI-SCHEMES 8 January 2025

Heifer scanning results are in on Tullamore farm

Heifer scanning results are in on Tullamore farm

Farm manager Shaun Diver and Rachel Gallagher sat down this week to analyse the heifer scanning results.

TULLAMORE FARM 8 January 2025

Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips

Beef Management: silage fertiliser advice and turnout tips

In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at silage fertiliser, selling cull cows and tips for turnout

MANAGEMENT 8 January 2025

Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds

Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds

Cows calving in early autumn should be settled back in-calf at this point. With a buoyant beef trade, scanning will flag up empty animals which may be better off cashed in.

MANAGEMENT 8 January 2025

Farm Tech Talk: TB proposals on cows, scanning and TAMS slurry storage

Farm Tech Talk: TB proposals on cows, scanning and TAMS slurry storage

This week, we hear of new TB proposals, scanning ewes and update on the new slurry storage grants under TAMS.

PODCAST 8 January 2025

Feeding plans and the Sheep Improvement Scheme

Feeding plans and the Sheep Improvement Scheme

A high percentage of flocks have selected the pregnancy scanning action, which requires farmers to group ewes into management groups that improves lamb survivability and reduces mortality.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 January 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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