Lamb lying in straw

Shout out to all the hard-working Irish livestock farmers during #calving2020 and #lambing2020!

March 05, 2020

A look at #calving2020 and #lambing2020, and appreciation for the farmers behind it all!

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The role of Straw in Irish Agriculture

The role of Straw in Irish Agriculture

July 30, 2019

The 2019 grain harvest is underway. Learn about the importance of both the cereal grains and straw for Irish agriculture

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Calving 2019

Calving 2019

January 29, 2019

February marks the start of the main calving period here in Ireland. Until May approximately 1.5 million dairy calves will be born. This block calving in spring time is primarily operated so that cows are calving close to when grass begins to grow rapidly and differs from that witnessed in many dairy regions throughout the world.

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Irish Agriculture Update Spring 2018

Irish Agriculture Update Spring 2018

April 14, 2018

We take a brief look at the main happenings in Irish agriculture this Spring 2018.

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