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Harnessing the power of clover leads to success for Co Tipperary farmers

Going down the clover route has allowed the Walshs to reduce their chemical nitrogen usage from 220kg/ha to 115kg/ha, writes Rachel Donovan.

16 October 2024 News
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Green light for £57m NI genetics scheme

Participation in the new genetics programme will be a requirement for cattle farmers to claim future support in Northern Ireland.

16 October 2024 Northern Ireland

Moyside and Croghan Shorthorn breeders prepare for club sale

Nevan Mc Kiernan previews the upcoming Moyside and Croghan Shorthorn breeders club sale.

16 October 2024 Pedigree

Eedy Doorman Fame retains National Dairy Show title

Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the AXA National Dairy Show held in Millstreet Co Cork over the weekend.

16 October 2024 Pedigree
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Dairy Management: winter milk and managing cashflow

Silage quality is the main determinant of how much concentrate feed needs to be fed to winter milking herds this winter.

16 October 2024 Management
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Camera at the Mart: average of €3.75/kg in Carrigallen for heifers

The weanling heifer show and sale brought with it a host of quality cattle, with buyers in attendance happy to pay for such.

16 October 2024 Markets

Aubrac Society showcases the breed’s benefits

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society’s open day held on Cathal and William Bannon’s farm in Co Laois.

16 October 2024 Pedigree

Aubrac the breed of choice for Laois herd

Nevan McKiernan reports from the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society open day held on Cathal and William Bannon's farm at the weekend.

13 October 2024 Pedigree
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Opinion: CSO figures a stark indicator of farming's demographic-driven decline

There has been a reduction in suckler cow numbers again this year, which is concerning in itself. Viewed in the wider context of CSO figures, it becomes close to terrifying for farming's future.

12 October 2024 Opinion