Dairy Press Articles
Production and Breeding in the Future Herd - October 2008
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key management issues facing dairy farmers during 2008 ...
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key management issues facing dairy farmers during 2008 ...
Automatic Calf Feeding in County Armagh - October 2008
John Henry and his two sons Kyle and Myles farm at Crankey approximately half way between Newry and Markethill. Both sons returned to the family farm having achieved agricultural qualifications.
John Henry and his two sons Kyle and Myles farm at Crankey approximately half way between Newry and Markethill. Both sons returned to the family farm having achieved agricultural qualifications.
Wet Weather Conditions Cause Increased Incidence of Lameness - October 2008
While lameness is more common in winter with around 60 percent of annual lameness cases occurring, the wet weather conditions of the past summer have also been conducive to increased foot problems.
While lameness is more common in winter with around 60 percent of annual lameness cases occurring, the wet weather conditions of the past summer have also been conducive to increased foot problems.
Ventilation in Modern Dairy Buildings - September 2008
The Farm Nutrient Management Scheme is being utilised on many farms to provide additional slurry capacity ...
The Farm Nutrient Management Scheme is being utilised on many farms to provide additional slurry capacity ...
Developing the dairy farm business - September 2008
In N. Ireland we have many excellent dairy farm businesses which are a credit to all involved ...
In N. Ireland we have many excellent dairy farm businesses which are a credit to all involved ...
Taking stock - developing herd health planning - September 2008
Herd health planning is becoming more important on the dairy farm particularly with the move towards larger units and higher yielding cows ...
Herd health planning is becoming more important on the dairy farm particularly with the move towards larger units and higher yielding cows ...
CAFRE Slurry Spreading Demonstrations - July 2008
Slurry from housed livestock in N. Ireland contains valuable sources of plant nutrients in the form of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate ...
Slurry from housed livestock in N. Ireland contains valuable sources of plant nutrients in the form of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate ...
Forage Maize at Greenmount Campus - July 2008
Forage maize was recently planted at Greenmount Campus for a second year to form part of the ration fed to the dairy cows. The inclusion of forage maize in the 2007/08 ration helped to increase milk yield and protein concentration ...
Forage maize was recently planted at Greenmount Campus for a second year to form part of the ration fed to the dairy cows. The inclusion of forage maize in the 2007/08 ration helped to increase milk yield and protein concentration ...
Cutting Summer feed Costs in High Yielding Dairy Herds - July 2008
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
Quality Silage Pays! - July 2008
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
The Importance of Nitrogen Supply for Grass Silage - July 2008
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers approaching the start of the 2008 season ...
Phosphorus Balance on a Dairy Farm - June 2008
For many dairy farmers ‘phosphorus balance’ is a new term which has recently been discussed in relation to the Nitrates Derogation ...
For many dairy farmers ‘phosphorus balance’ is a new term which has recently been discussed in relation to the Nitrates Derogation ...
Grazing Management of the Future Herd - June2008
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers during the 2008 grazing season ...
This article is one of a series prepared jointly by CAFRE and John Thompson & Sons, focusing on the key grassland management issues facing dairy farmers during the 2008 grazing season ...
Options for Profit – Summer 2008 - May 2008
Over the past two weeks, CAFRE Dairying Development Advisers have been running a series of on-farm training events ...
Over the past two weeks, CAFRE Dairying Development Advisers have been running a series of on-farm training events ...
Forage Maize - Has it a place on your farm? - April 2008
The recent rises in fertiliser and fuel costs will have a dramatic effect on the costs of forage production for next winter ...
The recent rises in fertiliser and fuel costs will have a dramatic effect on the costs of forage production for next winter ...
Fertiliser planning for the growing season - April 2008
Fertiliser prices are at an all time high and farmers are asking what can be done to help reduce fertiliser costs on their farm ...
Fertiliser prices are at an all time high and farmers are asking what can be done to help reduce fertiliser costs on their farm ...
Making best use of slurry - April 2008
Slurry from housed livestock in N. Ireland contains valuable sources of plant nutrients in the form of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate ...
Slurry from housed livestock in N. Ireland contains valuable sources of plant nutrients in the form of Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphate ...