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Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

Early signs are that 2025 is the year that the Irish national herd will begin to contract for the first time in a decade.

NEWS 23 April 2025

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Live exports accelerating the herd decline

Live exports accelerating the herd decline

NEWS 23 April 2025

Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March

Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March

NEWS 19 April 2025

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

NEWS 16 April 2025

CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

NEWS 9 April 2025

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In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

There are employers seeking farm assistants in the dairy and pig sector across Munster and Leinster.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.

BUILDINGS 29 January 2025

New Zealand trials bulk tank TB test with Enfer

New Zealand trials bulk tank TB test with Enfer

New Zealand is the first country to try to use bulk tank milk test in a national TB management programme.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.

NEWS 29 January 2025

1,200-cow Scottish farm seeks manager

1,200-cow Scottish farm seeks manager

Take a look at some of the offerings in the agri-jobs world this weekend.

NEWS 29 January 2025

Use of high-CBV beef AI straws up 49% in 2024

Use of high-CBV beef AI straws up 49% in 2024

The CBV of calves born from the dairy herd has risen through the increased use of sexed semen, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 29 January 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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