Sheep
Genetics the way forward for sheep farmers
Genetic evaluations are a powerful tool for sheep farmers that enable them to make more informed breeding decisions and potentially...
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Agri-Business
Biocel on an upward growth curve
Biocel’s Paul Kirwan has told AgriLand that the Cork-based company will grow its business turnover substantially over the coming years....
Sheep
Spread of Schmallenberg eases, dept
There was little or no evidence of the further spread of Schmallenberg (SBV) infection during 2013 contrary to what was...
Beef
Snapshot of mart trade
Snapshot of mart trade in selected marts across the country. Carnew Mart Carnew Mart’s annual fatstock show and sale for...
Environment
Farm flooding advice as country on orange alert
As the country remains on an orange weather alert warning, key farming and flooding advice from the Office of Public...
Arable
Winter cereal crops seem to be holding up well – despite the rain
Teagasc tillage specialist Tim O’Donovan has told AgriLand that winter crops are holding up pretty well, despite the past four weeks...
Dairy
Don’t risk antibiotic residue, AHI
Early lactation is a high-risk time for bulk tank residues, particularly antibiotics. This is according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI) in...
Arable
CAP Reform to usher in huge changes for tillage farmers
The new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Reform will usher in huge changes for tillage farmers, according to Teagasc director Gerry Boyle...
Dairy
Colostrum, hygiene and observation, the basics of calf-rearing
COMMENT: There are increasing numbers of calves being reared on Irish dairy farms in response to the removal of milk...
Beef
Calls for clarity on future of dairy beef production
As farmers across the country gear-up for the peak calving season, Michael Guinan, chairperson of ICMSA’s beef and cattle committee,...
Arable
Tighter controls of feed suppliers needed, IGFA
The Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) is calling for the introduction of internationally recognised feed safety standards in order...
Environment
Hogan outlines how dates for spreading slurry were selected
The closed periods for spreading slurry in Ireland were decided following extensive consultation and were discussed with farming bodies and...
Arable
MEPs oppose authorising new genetically modified maize
The genetically modified maize “Pioneer 1507” should not be placed on the market for cultivation, because its insect-resistant pollen might...
Environment
No let-up in unsettled weather this week
A very poor week weather wise is in store, according to Met Eireann. It says the coming week will see...
Dairy
'Feeding yoghurt milk is good for calves'
This spring with many dairy farmers over quota large amounts of milk will be fed to calves. This is according...
Environment
Growing concern over new EU greenhouse reduction plans
The president of ICMSA has urged the Government to be extremely vigilant about what he termed ‘increasingly worrying signs’ that...
Beef
BTAP enters final year
Completing a profit monitor in the Beef Technology Adoption Programme (BTAP) is key. This is according to the latest advice...
Sheep
Dog sheep kills spark new protocols
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) this week launched a new protocol to help farmers who encounter a dog attack on...
