Dairy farmers Dale and Vicki Byers held a farmwalk last week, to demonstrate the role of technology in managing their 150-cow herd.
Shaun Diver explains why the farm has installed health monitoring and heat detection collars on Tullamore Farm.
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The O'Connor family are running a low-cost, grass-based farm, with plenty of time off for everyone.
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One of the key differences implemented on the farm this year, was the purchase of heat-detection collars for the suckler herd.
Adam Woods previews what will be on display in terms of breeding and animal performance at next week’s suckler and sheep open day on Tullamore Farm.
Martin Merrick chats to farm manager Shaun Diver as the mid-season flock of lambs are weaned early, while breeding in the suckler herd comes to an end for 2024.
There is no shortage of opportunities for those with knowledge and experience with dairy cows around the country.