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on 22 October 2021
Meet the Animal Health Prevention for Profit competition winners
We are pleased to announce the overall Lowland and Hill champions of the MSD Animal Health Prevention for Profit competition.
on 6 October 2021
Royal treatment paying dividends for Meath sheep flock
The Clarke sheep flock is achieving a fine output figure of 1.65 lambs weaned per ewe and ewe lamb joined to rams with a strong focus on attention to detail underpinning positive performance.
on 1 October 2021
Preventing new infection with blanket teat sealant
Blanket antibiotic dry cow therapy is no longer justified, sustainable or responsible in the modern Irish dairy herd.
on 20 September 2021
Study shows selection using genomics leads to healthier and longer-lived cows
Selecting replacement heifers using the CLARIFIDE® Plus Dairy Wellness Profit (DWP) genomic index leads to healthier and longer-lived cows and calves, data from 1,390 animals has found.
on 16 September 2021
Maxol Lubricants and the Cork West plough team
To celebrate the start of this year’s Ploughing, we chat with the West Cork plough team, proudly sponsored by Maxol Lubricants, to find out what drives them to compete at this great event each year.
on 13 September 2021
Always ask yourself: are you sure it’s safe?
As the season changes and as winter conditions approach, Michael Murray, public safety manager with ESB Networks, is asking farmers to remain vigilant around the farm.
on 8 September 2021
Market Insights: meat exports show lower volumes, higher values
Irish meat exports have performed strongly in 2021, despite lower volumes being exported, according to recently released CSO (Central Statistics Office) figures.
on 1 September 2021
Market Insights: strong first half of 2021 for dairy exports
Despite not reaching last year’s record levels, the first half of 2021 has seen another strong performance of dairy exports, writes Margaret Butler, Bord Bia sector manager – dairy ingredients.
on 28 August 2021
Challenging times: farmers are under siege
Resilience in the face of continued adversity, farmers always find a way.
on 27 August 2021
Preparing for the challenges of winter housing starts with a PHD
The transition into housing is a risky time for first- and second-season grazing animals and there are so many things to consider.
on 25 August 2021
OEM apprenticeships offering employers and learners exciting new opportunities
There is a huge level of interest and demand for apprenticeships in all business sectors in Ireland right now, as learners and companies see the massive benefits of futureproofing their chosen sector.
on 18 August 2021
Using tech to transform crop yield - the story of Finnegan’s Farm
The adoption of technology in agriculture has the potential to improve farming practices, support sustainability and - as one Irish farm recently found out - dramatically increase yield.
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