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Views of a visitor: Dairying in Chile

June 21, 2020

By Dr. Richard Kirkland, global technical manager, Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients Think of Chile and it’s likely the rather unique shape of the…

Tightening the calving pattern in the CAFRE dairy herd

June 17, 2020

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The dairy herd at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), fulfills two main roles – student training and the demonstration…

What is the correct way to stack round bales of silage?

June 2, 2020

Beef

In recent years, more and more baled silage has been made and this year is no different. Tractors and balers have been busy…

Can you afford to miss this grazing opportunity this summer?

May 17, 2020

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As housed dairy systems become more popular, CAFRE staff are advising farmers to reconsider the financial benefits of sticking to the traditional grazing.…

Controlling grassland weed on dairy farms – act now or pay next year

May 9, 2020

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Docks are known to be one of the most troublesome grassland weeds, but did you know that leaving them in your silage this…

Measuring to manage: The key to success for dairy farmers

May 4, 2020

Agri-Business

As in many other sectors, dairy farmers are currently facing a difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic. An increase in meal prices,…

What causes bloat and how can it be avoided?

May 3, 2020

Beef

With the grazing season in full swing in all parts of the country, cattle can be dotted across the countryside grazing fresh pastures.…

Milking hundreds of cows and finishing 2,000 Brazilian-origin bulls in Egypt

April 13, 2020

Beef

Earlier this year, AgriLand embarked on a Bord Bia and Department of Agriculture-led trade missed to North Africa – visiting both Algeria and…

NI marts suspend operations amidst virus pandemic

March 23, 2020

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Niall Claffey and Claire Mc Cormack A large number of marts across Northern Ireland have announced the suspension of operations for at least…

Advice to dairy farmers in the midst of Covid-19…keep your distance

March 17, 2020

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One of the stand out ways of reducing your chances of picking up Covid-19 (coronavirus) is keeping your distance from other people and,…

What should I do if my milk has been contaminated with antibiotic residues?

February 23, 2020

Dairy

Calving is in full swing on spring-calving dairy farms across the country and although the management of the newborn calf and freshly-calved cow…

‘Quality of expertise’: Dale Farm members recognised as outstanding in their field

February 16, 2020

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The quality of dairy farming within the Dale Farm cooperative was highlighted at the recent Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) conference, with three of…

Dale Farm and ABP Horizon Dairy Beef Partnership: Everything you need to know

January 16, 2020

Beef

Two of Northern Ireland’s major agri-food businesses, Dale Farm and ABP, have announced the Horizon Dairy Beef Partnership. ‘Horizon’ is the first collaborative…