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Refresh your drying off technique for optimum results

Research has clearly demonstrated the link between infection during the dry cow period and subsequent clinical mastitis and elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) in early lactation.

Economic sustainability for farmers

The whole area of sustainability has gained increased political and public attention in recent times, but what exactly does it mean, and what does it involve?

2019 proves a mixed year for the agriculture as Brexit uncertainty looms large

As the Brexit storm clouds loom and the possibility of a no-deal exit continues, 2019 to date has been a mixed year for the agricultural industry.

Make the most out of the dry period and improve udder health during lactation

The dry period is the main time at which mastitis infections are acquired on many Irish farms with infections entering the udder via the teat end

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This years Dairy Day will take place at the Punchestown Event Centre, Co Kildare on the 19th of November.

Tommy and Caroline discuss new European legislation coming into force that will tackle the challenge of antibiotic resistance and change the way antibiotics are used on the farm.

Dairylink Ireland participant James King farms near Ballymena, Co Antrim.

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has returned to the market for Angus cattle.

The Phelan family have built a new four bay slatted shed to reduce labour during the housing period

The annual sale of in-calf Limousin heifers from Will and Gareth Corrie, Newtownards, Co Down resulted in a tremendous trade with prices peaking at £3,350.

The Teagasc Grange dairy beef trial was set up in 2018, watch to find out the results.

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wicklow brothers Pat and Andrew Doyle who have been in the forestry game since 1982, and recently took delivery of a new Komatsu 931xc, one of the first sold in Ireland.