Farmers extremely busy as 50% of dairy cows set to calve before end of February

Farmers extremely busy as 50% of dairy cows set to calve before end of February

Martin Crowe, in Doon, Co Limerick with his calves. Picture: Kieran Ryan-Benson

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024 - 14:30
Kathleen O'Sullivan

According to Teagasc, around 50% of dairy cows will calve between January and the end of February.

It’s no surprise that by now, dairy farmers across the country are in the thick of it.

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