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Northern Ireland
Crossbreeding delivers 35% increase in milk output
Kieran Mailey
Andrew Dale has targeted milk yield, solids and fertility using a crossbreeding programme on his 120-cow dairy farm. Kieran Mailey reports.
19 November 2024 Management
Watching for repeat breeding in autumn-calving cows
Where breeding is under way in herds that calve over August and September, keep a close eye on cows for signs of animals repeating.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
No reason to complain about the weather
The milking herd is now housed, but youngstock are still thriving outside.
Pneumonia outbreaks, SCEP training, minerals and mart roadshows
Adam Woods takes a look at pneumonia outbreaks, pre calving minerals, and the next dates in the Irish Farmers Journal suckler marts roadshow.
6 November 2024 Management
Commitment to sustainability and autumn calving
The Footprint Farmers programme has given Laois farmer Andrew Mulhare the encouragement to adopt sustainable methods and invest in labour-saving technology for his suckler cows, writes Kelsey Daly.
16 October 2024 Footprint Farmers
Busy start to autumn calving season
Jessica Pollock runs a split calving dairy herd on the family farm outside Castlederg in Co Tyrone.
16 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Housing autumn calving cows for breeding
Housing cows before breeding can improve conception rates as the herd is managed in a consistent environment with a steady diet offered daily.
8 October 2024 Management
Could it cost you €1,300 to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow?
Adam Woods takes a look at what it costs to keep an autumn-calving suckler cow.
6 October 2024 Breeding & health
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
Ahead of the upcoming breeding period, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for autumn-calving herds.
2 October 2024 Management
Keeping a solid focus on grass-based milk
A recent discussion group meeting on the Harbison farm focused on what is being done to increase milk solids. Kieran Mailey reports.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Slight easing in October feed prices
There has been some easing in October price quotes for livestock rations, although price cuts apply mainly to blends with a high cereal content.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Counting the costs of autumn calving
Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s autumn breeding focus.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health