Are Your Cattle Performing as Well as You Think? Why Weighing Matters
When it comes to beef production, appearances don’t always tell the full story.An animal may look like it is performing well, but without accurate weight information, it can be difficult to know whether it is achieving the liveweight gain you need. For farmers...
From Relief Milking to Farm Leasing: Conor Wynne’s Farming Journey
At just 22, Conor Wynne took on the challenge of leasing a dairy farm, having started his farming career as an FRS relief milker at 17.Originally from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Conor developed an interest in agriculture from a young age. However, without a family farm...
Is Hot Weather Affecting Your Milk Quality?
As temperatures rise during the summer months, heat stress can become a growing concern for dairy farmers. While much of the focus is often on maintaining milk yield, high temperatures can also have an impact on milk quality and overall herd health.When cows...
Safe Storage and Use of Farm Chemicals: A Practical Guide for Farmers
The safe use and storage of chemicals is a critical part of modern farming. From pesticides to herbicides, these products play an important role in crop protection, but if handled incorrectly, they can pose serious risks to people, livestock and the environment. For...