11 September 2023
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3 min read
Irish dairy farmers feel ‘betrayed' by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue for failing to reach agreement with the EU on extending Ireland's derogation from parts of the nitrates directive....
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High temperatures are now more likely and less predictable so dairy farmers need to be prepared to combat the negative impact of heat stress on health and productivity in their herds
22 July 2026
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2 min read
Consistent hygiene and provision of a well-mixed milk replacer will have a knock-on effect on calf performance and health, translating into labour savings in the calf shed
21 July 2026
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4 min read
Farming 405 hectares (1,000 acres), a mix of tenanted and owned land at Gatcombe Farm, near Seaton, Devon, Robert Reed and his family milk 350 all-year-round calving Holstein cows via five robots and are achieving average yields of 12,000 litres
16 July 2026
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4 min read
