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Farmer Writes: a much needed milk price boost
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It was looking like it was going to be a very long winter for us when we had to start feeding strong in early September.
2 October 2024 Management
Dairy Management: milk recording, BCS, grazing and youngstock
Some key tasks for this autumn include BCS of cows, milk recording ahead of the dry period as well as managing what grass remains on the farm.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: Autumn a disaster for grass covers
We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.
Farming on the banks of the Blackwater in north Cork
North Cork Co-Op suppliers Denis and Brian O'Connell have adapted their farming techniques to protect water quality.
28 September 2024 Milk quality
Blanket dry cow therapy is a ‘sin’, conference hears
'Drying off in a new era' was the the focus of an Animal Health Ireland conference held last week.
18 September 2024 News
Farmer Writes: stripy second-cut silage less than ideal
Padraig Callanan writes about his experience of using protected urea, and how other farmers have reacted to his last column.
7 August 2024 Farmer Writes