Teagasc liquid milk specialist James Dunne highlights some of the differences in performance that explain the difference in profit on winter milk farms.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYStephen Robb reports on the Fertiliser Association of Ireland's visit to dairy farmer Alastair Taylor in Antrim.
Martin Merrick details how to identify a potential fodder deficit and some steps to try prevent it.
Martin Merrick looks at what sources of protein farmers need to be looking for in their feed rations, with all proteins not being equal in quality.
With some variable silage quality out there, Martin Merrick discusses what concentrates need to be fed to hit target weight gains.
From exploring the merits of shearing lambs to ration formulation and offering roughage with ad-lib concentrates, Darren Carty shares reader queries addressing topics cropping up at present.
The Dillane father and son partnership produce liquid milk all year round for Lee Strand Co-Op in Kerry
Lacklustre growth has made building covers nigh on impossible for a lot of farms, writes Thomas Condon.
Adam Woods takes a look at tetany prevention and how to avoid cases on suckler farms.