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‘Policy needs to push safety, health and well-being in farming’

WEBHe said: “The pain and suffering experienced by so many farm families following fatal and serious injuries is unimaginable. Sustainability in food production …

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2024 pig symposium to move to new location

WEBThe annual Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) Symposium is moving to a new venue and adopting a new format for its 2024 event. The symposium, themed ‘Future …

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Why is it important to protect our soil

WEBLime is one of the most important nutrients any farmer can spread to rectify soil pH. Maintaining good soil pH directly improves and enhances soil fertility. Of the …

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Have you developed your herd health plan for 2023

WEBJanuary 10, 2023 6:10 am. Ahead of the start of the spring-calving season starting on farms, now is a good time to sit down with your vet and develop or alter your farm’s herd …

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Farmer survey results: 57% impacted to some degree by anxiety

WEBThis reduced to 50% of the 35-39 year-old respondents, with 49% or less of all categories of those aged over 40 saying affirmative. Even more farmer respondents …

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Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject

WEBOctober 27, 2023 11:45 am. Soil health remains a ‘Cinderella’ subject, relative to air and water quality, as policy makers strive to legislate for sustainable farming systems, …

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How marts could play an important role in men’s health

WEBThe organisers of men’s health events at two Kerry marts believe that the concept could be replicated in other parts of rural Ireland. Last year, almost 1,000 men …

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Watch: Farmer warns that stress over weather will ‘break people’

WEBSpeaking to potato and tillage farmer, Patrick Dehaene of Oldtown in north Co. Dublin, he told Agriland that farmers are already under a lot of pressure, but that this …

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EU agriculture MEPs adopt changes to Plant Health Law

WEBFebruary 13, 2024 6:00 pm. MEPs on the European Parliament’s agriculture committee have adopted changes to the Plant Health Law which aims to protect the EU against the …

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Making best use of legumes and cover crops

WEBUtilising legumes and growing cover crops was a key focus of a recent Germinal Ireland technical briefing. The event identified ways in which climate-smart …

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10 points to consider for good soil practices on farms

WEBPoints to consider. Soil sampling: A basic soil sample gives information about two key major elements, Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K), as well as pH and …

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UCD survey to provide mental health insights in farming

WEBApril 8, 2024 2:00 pm. A running survey by University College Dublin (UCD) will be used to understand more about factors impacting farmer’s mental health. Data from the …

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Cork farmer benefits from long-term use of Precision Microbes

WEBOptimising a calf’s gut health supports immunity and ultimately better health and calf performance. Over the last 18 months, farmers and vets using Precision …

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Maintaining calf health and improving immunity

WEBDecember 23, 2021 4:32 pm. Maintaining calf health is essential to achieving calf rearing targets and profitability on a dairy farm. Following feeding costs, heifer rearing is the …

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Economic and environmental benefits of multi-species swards

WEBAgriland Team. September 9, 2021 2:31 pm. Multi-species swards include grass, legume and herb components, that bring different characteristics and make maximum use of …

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Why it pays to vaccinate sheep against footrot and abortion

WEBPay-back to vaccination. Both vets highlighted the financial benefits to the use of vaccination as part of a strategic control programme on farms where footrot or …

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Why is rehydration vital after calving

WEBWhy is rehydration vital after calving? Agriland Team. February 15, 2021 9:36 am. Major loss of fluids, combined with the impact of a negative energy balance, …

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Revealed: The 5 main causes of calf deaths this spring

WEBThe Irish dairy herd has expanded considerably in recent years. With this growth comes concerns about calf health, mortality and welfare. Recent work, carried …

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Experimental calf vaccine shows promising results against crypto

WEBAn experimental vaccine for Cryptosporidium parvum (crypto) from MSD Animal Health has shown positive results.. At the European Buiatrics Congress and …

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