Dairy

A herd average PLI of 228 and a margin-over-purchased feed figure of 3,424/cow were just two of the performance results that elevated Rookhaye Farm to the finals of the 2022 NMR RABDF Gold Cup. Wendy Short reports.

This month, Roger Evans discusses the downsides of rewilding, reminisces about a farm he once milked at, and details what medical professionals have made of him over the years.

Irish supermarkets are stepping up a price war, with the price of butter being slashed following a cut in the retail price of milk.

Without wanting to scare monger, independent consultant Chris Duller said regulations surrounding phosphates on farms are coming.

With research estimates suggesting the cost of rearing heifers sits somewhere around the 1,900 mark, it is important to make sure these heifers are lasting in order to pay back that investment.

Colostrum is key to overall calf health and performance, but good management is paramount for high concentration and efficient absorption of antibodies.

Another round of brutal milk price cuts has continued to put pressure on producer margins.

The cooperatives milk price will reduce by 1.40ppl from June 1

Freshways announces 3ppl June milk price drop which it said was necessary in order to maintain its competitiveness in the dairy market place retailers