Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish
Higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) dairy-beef calves are delivering more profit, based on analysis of over 87,000 Irish cattle. The results…
Stay Within Nitrates Limits in 2026 with the ICBF Nitrates Calculator
The ICBF Nitrates Calculator, available on HerdPlus, continues to support farmers and agricultural advisers in managing organic nitrogen levels and staying…
Performance on Show: Brian Jordan’s Castle Forbes System Highlights at Farm Walk
A great turnout at Brian Jordan’s Co. Longford farm walk showcased how CBV-driven breeding decisions are delivering clear, measurable results on…
Stay on track this breeding season with the Weekly Fertility Report
The breeding season is one of the most important periods on any dairy farm. Getting cows served early and keeping the…
Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm
How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…
Using sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!
Sexed semen is one of the key measures dairy farmers can take to help reduce our methane emissions for the dairy…
Dairy Nitrates Banding 2026 – How to Submit Your Details
The 2026 Nitrates Banding screen is now accessible to all dairy farmers. The screen determines their herd’s milk kg/cow band for…
Award-winning Laois herd showcases CBV in practice at farm walk
A strong turnout at Thomas Carroll’s Co. Laois farm highlighted how CBV-led decisions are translating into real on-farm performance. Farmers attending…
A Practical Approach to Dairy‑Beef Finishing: Delivering Consistent Performance in Co. Tipperary
A disciplined approach to rearing, winter management and finishing is supporting carcass performance within this dairy‑beef enterprise. Left to right :…