Dairy
Cows are trundling towards peak milk production, but with unfavourable weather what is milk protein looking like?
As farmers gear up for the busy calving season ahead, many may be considering once-a-day milking in early lactation.
Milk production has increased by an estimated 0.8% per year in the EU in the last decade according to a new report.
Tipperary native, Micahel Ryan featured on episode one of season three in Agriland's 'The Dairy Trail' podcast earlier this week.
Somatic cell count (SCC) can often start to rise in the few months of the lactation due to harsher weather, difficult grazing conditions...
After a strong year of grass growth and milk solids production on many farms throughout the country so far this year, Agriland...
Thriving for a "simple operation" that allows for easier and shorter working hours and to encourage the next generation into farming...
There is still a long way to go in terms of production this lactation, which means the milking machine should be checked and serviced...
We've now entered into the autumn months which means there has to be a balance struck between driving milk performance and building...
Sam Dudley and his father Henry are milking 82 pure British Friesian cows where the breed seems to be providing milk solids, fertility...
Based on Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) milk recording data, herds across the country seem to be holding a strong mid-season...
The uptake of farmers milk recording seems to be growing every year as it simply lead to better breeding and culling decisions, increase gross
At a recent Teagasc/ Dairygold farm walk, dairy farmer, Mark Lonergan highlighted his breeding performance and how conception rates have...
Dairy farmer, Mark Lonergan from Rosegreen, Cashel, Co. Tipperary discussed how he manages grass quality to drive performance at a Teagasc...
Grass quality and nutrition of the cow during the mid-season can be the main concern for farmers as trying to hold peak milk production for..
Dairy Technical
No doubt, milk recording is an essential tool for any farmer, and is hugely beneficial at this time of year to make decisions around...
Kerry Dairy Ireland's price for April milk supplies has been set at 50.43c/L including VAT and quality and sustainability bonuses.
Dairy farmer Michael Clarke is milking 300 cows in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath where cows are producing 2.5kg of milk solids (MS)/day....
An elite herd sale took place on Wednesday, April 23 at Carnaross mart for the dispersal of the Greenhills herd where Kevin Clare was...
Henry and Enda Walsh are farming in partnership in Oranmore, Co. Galway where their "efficient" Jersey- Friesian cross, high fertility herd..
The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices...
As part of Teagasc breeding week 2025, there was an event held at Teagasc Grange where two farmers spoke about how they improved the genetics
When selecting bulls this breeding season and matching them to suitable cows, how we get paid for our milk in Ireland should have a say...
