Farming

Most dairy farms are currently undergoing their dry off period. The purpose of the drying off period is to give lactating animals a period of rest. […]

Tagging calves is carried out as part of the Bovine Animal Identification System. The aim is to guarantee the safety of beef and beef products by […]

From the middle of March to early April is the time when calves are at the highest risk of developing health problems. It is during this […]

Housing is one of the best times of the year for treating cattle against some of the more common internal and external parasites, according to Teagasc. […]

As a new addition to Herdwatch’s Farm Smart series, we are partnering with leaders from the agriculture industry to provide expert advice to Herdwatch members, with […]

To continue our efforts to support Herdwatch members and the wider farming community during this crisis, David Leydon, Head of Food and AgriBusiness with ifac has […]

“Does anyone buy a paper anymore?” “Is the internet all things to all farmers?” “Why are they always stuck in their phone?” These are just a […]

Philip Stewart, otherwise known as ‘Farmer Phil’, has been using an app to simplify and speed up certain jobs on the farm that in times gone […]

Father & Son team, Pat & Padraic Kennedy run a dual Beef & Dairy operation in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. Padraic mainly looks after the dairy side […]