Place: Holstein

Security tight at second Nohoval cattle auction

Security was very tight at the second auction to re-sell up to 500 cattle which belonged to a Co Cork farmer after a lender obtained a judgment against him, writes Olivia Kelleher.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

61-year-old herd stars

A family tradition in Pure Friesian breeding over four generations came under the spotlight at the recent IHFA Pure Friesian Open Day, which featured a herd averaging 6,696kg at 4.38 % fat and 3.51% protein, without following the Holstein route.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

One-man co-op goes straight to consumer

On the evening I meet with Tomas Bruic, the mist is rolling in off the Atlantic, catching on the hills behind his farm.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Farmers pay for buyers to take cross calves

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has commented on reports that some farmers have paid up to €10 per head for buyers to take Holstein-Jersey cross calves from them.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2014

App allows farmers to do work by phone

Farmers will be phoning home more often, thanks to the latest mobile and smart phone applications which help them tackle day-to-day tasks.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Some shippers insisting on 400kg plus weanlings

Most sales yards this week have seen yet another surge in numbers, as traditional autumn selling gets into full swing.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2012

Record prize fund for dairy show

A record prize fund for the National Dairy Show on Oct 20 was announced this week.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2012

BP agrees to sell more Gulf assets

Oil giant BP today said it has agreed to sell assets in the US Gulf of Mexico for a total of $5.6bn to an American petroleum firm.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Valuable autumn milk from well-fed cows

PERFORMANCE reports from some farms show that milk yields per cow (without supplementation) dropped to between three and 3.25 gallons in September.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

National Dairy Show judge is Mark Nutsford

MARK NUTSFORD will judge the handler and dairy classes in the 29th National Dairy Show in Millstreet, on Saturday, October 15.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2011

South looks up to Ulster Winter Fair

NOW the days have shortened, and the cold weather is well and truly here, something we can all look forward to is the Winter Fair!

Thu, 06 Dec, 2007

Dairy show to encourage discussion

ONE of the features of the silver jubilee National Dairy Show at Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co Cork, tomorrow will be the Irish Examiner Forum, where a wide range of topics will be discussed.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2007

Fifth bluetongue animal culled in UK

A fifth animal is being culled tonight in the UK after testing positive for bluetongue, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said tonight.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2007

Dairy cows taller and more docile

DAIRY cows are now more docile, faster-milking and taller, the Agricultural Research Forum was told in Tullamore.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2007

Brucellosis in 0.5% of NI herds

AS THE 32 counties embark on final eradication of brucellosis, the presence of relatively higher levels of the disease in Northern Ireland is a particular concern, given the close trading relationship and other cross-border links.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2006

Calf exports double in strong start

Marts: There has been a very strong start to the live export trade for the year, with the export of calves and young store animals doubled for the first two months of 2006.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2006

Weaker trade for plain cattle

Marts: Demand in the marts for plain cattle has weakened and prices have eased with lighter weights in particular proving harder to sell, while the quality animals are continuing a good trade.

Wed, 25 May, 2005

Crossbreeding boosted by distributor deal

Cadogan reports on new technology in the food farming sectors.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2005

Investigators search for mad cow source

INVESTIGATORS are combing Canadian feed mills and rendering plants to try to pinpoint the source of infection for the BSE-infected Washington state cow.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2004

Scramble to recover mad cow meat

INVESTIGATORS and retailers in eight states and a territory are scrambling to recover meat that may have come from a Holstein stricken with deadly mad cow disease.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003

Countries ban US beef imports as mad cow disease case confirmed

THE discovery of the first case of mad cow disease in the US has led to over 30 countries banning US beef imports, dealing a massive blow to the multi-billion dollar industry that directly employs one million people.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2003

Slaughter decision delay

THE National Council of the IFA is grappling with a major policy decision on fitting the Slaughter Premium into the reformed CAP. The Association has warned that beef finishers, and the country, could lose up to 40m per year, if the wrong decision is made.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2003