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 […]

2022 will see big changes for Dairy farmers: Mastitis remains one of the most biggest challenges for dairy farmers that can affect cow performance and production. […]

A Farming Connect trial has shown a cost benefit of up to £3.36/head from supplementing lambs with trace elements post-weaning; however, grass availability and parasite control […]

 Welsh dairy farm is taking back control of future herd health and performance by rearing its own heifer replacements. The Jarman family had operated a flying […]

Take home messages: Blanket dry cow therapy should be considered an unacceptable practice. This is in line with the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework’s recommendation […]

Milk Recording & Cow Performance Milk Recording is the key to achieving successful safer Selective Dry Cow Therapy. It is essential to record one month before dry off or 60 […]