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Where to now for dairy breeding
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key things farmers should be looking for when picking bulls and outlines areas where the industry needs to improve.
13 March 2024 Pedigree
IHFA premier bull and heifer sale dates announced
Shanon Kinahan has all the details you need if you are interested in attending the IHFA premier bull and heifer sale in Kilmallock Mart on 27 March.
6 March 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: benefits to genotyping for calf sales
The big benefit of the National Genotyping Programme for Padraig Callanan is picking the heifer calves for selling.
Camera at the Mart: high EBIs call for top prices in Thurles
Shanon Kinahan was in Thurles Mart last Friday, where the Ashberry herd held a production sale in conjunction with Doyle Hunt and Hunt.
28 February 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: dairy dispersal delight as Cahir Mart returns
Shanon Kinahan reports from the complete clearance sale of the late Eamonn Carey's dairy herd.
10 January 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: bittersweet end of Cashel Blue dairy herd
Shanon Kinahan brings you the top prices from the Cashel Blue dispersal sale, which took place in Thurles Mart last Friday.
29 November 2023 Markets
Cutting dairy emissions without losing money
A study by Teagasc at Solohead research farm found that it was possible to cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with milk production while maintaining margin.
15 November 2023 News
Father and son team in west Waterford
The Dowers are milking 215 cows and are representing Tirlán in the competition.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Vets have a 'critical role' to play in reducing emissions from agriculture
Animal health is a key driver of efficiency on farms, director of Teagasc Frank O'Mara said.
26 October 2023 News
Suckler farmers left in the dark
"Any ICBF ranking has to reflect the realities of the marketplace" - Flor McCarthy, suckler and sheep farmer, Killowen, Kenmare, Co Kerry.
25 October 2023 Letters