The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) issued new nitrates regulations to farmers recently.
The majority of these new rules came into effect...
Niall Kerins, Teagasc dairy advisor, Listowel, Co. Kerry, outlines how dairy farmers can prepare for calving 2021.
The New Year begins to unfold again and...
In November 2013, Nicky Doyle began selling pasteurised non-homogenised whole cows’ milk from Fairfield Farm directly to consumers.
He embarked on this journey to “guarantee...
The Byrne family, Kildavin, Co. Carlow are taking an innovative approach to dairying with their progressive indoor robotic system.
In September 2019, Alfie, who farms...
The Irish dairy industry often faces criticism for ‘flooding’ the market with poorly conformed animals. Could converting to a dual breed, like Fleckvieh, be...
Fecarry Farm is a third-generation dairy enterprise, encompassing approximately 200-acres of mainly rented land in south-west Tyrone.
The Patterson’s farm is divided into two businesses...
All UK-born Holstein male calves registered from January 1st, 2021 will be required to have a genomic test.
According to Holstein UK, this test will...
