Replacement heifers

Farmer Writes: heifer breeding ticked off the to do list

The first round of breeding is complete on the replacement heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork, and a bit of planning made the job easier than first expected.

FARMER WRITES 28 May 2025

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Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

Breeding begins with heifers synchronised on Tullamore Farm

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Jalex heifers hit £18,000 at on-farm sale

Jalex heifers hit £18,000 at on-farm sale

The latest production sale from the Jalex herd saw a maiden heifer top the trade at an extraordinary price of £18,000.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Meath dairy farmer lauds reliability and quality of AAA Golden Maverick®

Meath dairy farmer lauds reliability and quality of AAA Golden Maverick®

Father-and-son team Paddy and Stephen Lawlor milk 300 Holstein cows on 100 acres - with a further 400 acres rented - at Brownstown, outside Navan, Co Meath, where Paddy himself also grew up.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

Farmer Writes: Dealing with the present and planning for the future

Farmer Writes: Dealing with the present and planning for the future

Scanning results are in for the heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty while the consequences of the weather mean decisions regarding grazing keep changing.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Simplicity key to success in Timoleague

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.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

Farmer Writes: July farming hours in March weather

Farmer Writes: July farming hours in March weather

The cool conditions have impacted grass growth on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

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