Spring Calving

The story of spring calving in 2025

Spring calving generally went well, but there were still a couple of issues, writes John Egerton.

FARMER WRITES 4 June 2025

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Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op

Less than 13% of farmers able to progress careers – FRS Co-op

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Milk supply on the rise – FRS

Milk supply on the rise – FRS

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Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

Massive reduction in calf slaughter this year

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Agri jobs: internship role at US corn farm

Agri jobs: internship role at US corn farm

Agri jobs: internship role at US corn farm

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Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds

Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds

The survey also revealed no major animal health issues, although, operators in West Cork noted that cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have increased this spring.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Tullamore Farm video series: episode one – calving 2025

Tullamore Farm video series: episode one – calving 2025

The first of our Tullamore Farm video series kicks off this month with all things calving.

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2025

Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving

Storm damage puts pressure on farmers during calving

It comes from a Farm Relief Services (FRS) Co-op operators report which showed that over 90% of spring-calving herds in Ireland have begun calving.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix

Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix

Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 29 January 2025

Tips for storing colostrum at calving time

Tips for storing colostrum at calving time

When freezing colostrum, use a container that provides a bigger surface area, as this makes it easy to defrost.

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2025

Five safety tips for calving time

Five safety tips for calving time

Calving is a time when cow temperament can quickly change and farmers can be easily caught out. Outlined are a few tips to working safely at calving time.

MANAGEMENT 29 January 2025

Straw prices steady but demand on the rise

Straw prices steady but demand on the rise

Buying demand for straw is starting to increase ahead of spring calving and lambing, but prices are holding steady.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 January 2025

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