Person: Brian Reidy

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Storms with torrential rain and high winds causing localised flooding, fallen trees and hazardous driving conditions. Fields in Caheragh totally flooded with water due to the River Ilen bursting its banks. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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A challenging year continues to throw up more curveballs for farmers

We need to be more vocal in letting the consumer know all of the changes we have made to our business practices to comply with environmental responsibilities

<p>Rearing calves is such an important part of the dairy production system and getting it right is key for the future of the herd. </p>

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Brian Reidy: Calf rearing and management for the herd's future

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Too late to act if cows are thin or butterfat is low

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Dairy focus: Winter proofing feed plans and managing milk quality concerns

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Buy or sell your way out of a fodder shortage — don’t just hope for the best

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Imported straw and maize will be mainstays on beef farms this winter

Will the beef cattle supply fall from November onwards?

There has been significant downward price pressure at the beef factories lately, and all indications point to a difficult few months ahead.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2018

Forage warning: Mineral uptake in ensiled grass may be very poor

I am sure, like me, you are all more than a little frustrated with the weather we have been having this summer.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

Straw is the new gold. Hay cannot replace it in dry cow diets

It has been a really difficult year for all Irish dairy producers.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

back of dirty harvesting helper who standing at wide fields

Grass growth slowed dramatically, particularly in the South and East

Not long ago, we were all wondering when the rain was going to stop.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2018

Beef production plan for year ahead

As this is the last article of 2017 I would like to wish all readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2018, writes Brian Reidy.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Plan for slower grass growth as autumn sets in

There was a real feel of autumn in the last week or so.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Finishing cattle off grass quickly has many advantages

Beef finishers were encouraged by recent prices, and as a result, stores have been a good trade in marts countrywide.

Thu, 03 Aug, 2017

Don’t miss opportunity to buy grain off the combine

The 2017 harvest has got off to a good start, with ideal harvesting conditions.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

The key factors in efficiently finishing your cattle

Profitability from finishing cattle requires many variables to be achieved correctly.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Sensational double gold for Irish teams

The Irish men and women’s team sensationally secured gold medals in this week’s World Shore Angling Championships in Wexford.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Brian Reidy: Rain needed, but don’t say it too loud

Only a short few months ago, we were all wondering when the rain was going to stop. Now we are all wondering when it is going to rain again.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

Weather not ideal for livestock lately

Many farmers have dairy bred and continental bulls, which they intend on finishing this autumn.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Prevention better than cure for whooping cough, say doctors

Prevention is better than cure: That's the message from doctors today in relation to the whooping cough.

Fri, 09 May, 2014

Set targets to grow cattle on grass efficiently

Setting targets for your growing stock on grass is important in order to reach required weights for sale or housing next winter.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Set goals and review performances of weanlings on grass regularly

Most weanlings are not yet out on grass, but they soon will be.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

Fine-tuning your indoor feeding plan

At this stage most stock around the country are housed for the winter.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

More cost effective options of growing youngstock available

Thankfully, concentrates costs are much lower than they were last winter.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2013

Start next year’s silage budget now

Now is the time to do next year’s silage budget.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2012

Surplus silage is like money in bank. Or is it?

It is hard to remember a better spring for grass on farms.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012

Getting the best price in a busy calving season

We are in the middle of the calving period and calves are in very strong demand. Prices are significantly higher than last year — which means greater attention needs to be paid to getting them off to the best start possible.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012

Garda awarded €10k for injuries suffered in high-speed chase

A court has heard how the courage of gardaí, at risk of serious injury to themselves, blocked a getaway car from driving the wrong way along the M1 motorway and endangering the lives of unsuspecting motorists.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

Much to gain in the final months of cattle finishing

Many farmers now have cattle in sheds that are close to finish after winter feeding. They are looking closely at the price of cattle, in the mart and the factories.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2012

UCC graduate is young farmer of year

A 26-YEAR-OLD dairy and beef farmer from Ardmore, Co Waterford, has been named the 2009 FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2009

For a high FCE, treat the rumen like a factory

GETTING nutrition correct in early lactation is critical.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003