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'Merchants hung out to dry on medicines bill' - ILMA
Adam Woods
Adam Woods speaks to Offaly merchant Ollie Ryan about the signing into law of the new veterinary medicines bill.
4 September 2024 Breeding & health
Keeping the faith in crossbreeding
Reports from the LIC open day at the Breen farm in Emly, Co Tipperary.
1 September 2024 Breeding & health
185 fewer BVD-positive calves identified in 2024
The latest programme results show 383 BVD-positive calves identified up to week 34, with the number of BVD-positive herds reducing by 36 herds.
Rhapsody hits high note to win Diageo Baileys all-Ireland cow championship
Nevan McKiernan reports from the 2024 Diageo Baileys cow championship at Virginia Show on Wednesday.
22 August 2024 Pedigree
Simplicity key to success in Timoleague
Labour efficiency and replacement breeding strategies were among the main topics covered at the Carbery Milk Quality farm walk recently.
14 August 2024 Breeding & health
Cows from Ireland’s top dairy herds to compete for 2024 honours in Tullamore
Previewing the dairy section at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.
10 August 2024 Tullamore Show
A first for Diageo Baileys judging
Adam Woods previews the much-anticipated 2024 Diageo Baileys champion cow competition, that takes place at the Virginia Show on Wednesday, 21 August.
7 August 2024 Pedigree
Clever use of technology on the Fox farm
Both Ian and John Fox are keen farmers and engineers, with lots of nifty gadgets on their Limerick farm.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Family partnership overlooking the Shannon estuary
The Culligan family are milking 50 cows through a new six unit double milking parlour which was installed last May.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Building a good work/life balance in Ballyheigue
The O'Connor family are running a low-cost, grass-based farm, with plenty of time off for everyone.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Protecting water quality in Limerick
Big investments have taken place on this farm as the Cremin family look to safeguard water quality while not compromising the grass based model.
24 July 2024 Milk quality
Milltown farmer delivering the goods on model farm
James Mangan was a new entrant to dairying in 2016 and hasn't looked back as he's now a fulltime farmer.
24 July 2024 Milk quality