Sleepless nights ahead As farmers, we like to joke about the exhaustion we experience at this time of year. And with good reason. With calving season...
Every lambing season brings with it stress, sleepless nights and the disappointment of losses. While no amount of preparation can prevent this, there ...
Teagasc has announced that it will be hosting a new series of webinars on organic farming over the coming weeks. With organics becoming an increasingl...
With calving season well and truly on the horizon, it is important that we give some consideration to cow health in the final weeks of pregnancy. Cows...
Farmers will be able to avail of the new Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme (UCGS). Details of the new scheme were today unveiled by the Department of E...
What you need to know about Horse Worming For horse owners, maintaining our animals’ health during the winter months can often be challenging. ...
Most beef farmers are already aware that the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) and the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Suckler (...
With calving season just around the corner, good management of housing facilities will be one of the keys to success over the next few months. B...
Cold weather for calving As we move into calving season over the next few weeks, it is important that we consider our approach to milk replacer. The ...
Is this your first Christmas with a special farmer in your life? Or maybe it’s your 21st? Or 41st? Whether you’re new to the ways of the f...
With cattle housed at this time of year, lice infestation is a concern that should not be overlooked. While an infestation is not going to prove fatal...
This week, Teagasc released its "Report on the Economic Outlook for Irish Agriculture" for the year ahead. Given the perfect storm of proble...
