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    Holstein bull sells for 9,000gns at Kilrea Mart

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland A 14-month-old pedigree Holstein Friesian bull achieved a record sale price at Kilrea Mart on Tuesday (May 2). The bull was bred by Ronald McLean, and his sons Malcolm and Barry from Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone. The record price of 9,000gns for the...
  2. Bald Rick

    Maize 2023

    Started drilling today and seems about right as it’s not been overly warm
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
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    Emerald Expo title goes to Co. Wexford breeders

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The Emerald Expo returned to the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan for 2023, with breeders from across Ireland and Northern Ireland competing at the event. The event marked the end of a busy week of events for the Irish Holstein Friesian Association...
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    Best dairy farms in the UK

    Regardless of size, best herds of Holstein cows for milk yield, longevity and management!
    • WraxallJP
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
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    NI herd named British Friesian Herd of the Year

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland The British Friesian Herd of the Year Award has been won by the Northern Irish Inch herd from Downpatrick, Co. Down. The award aims to recognise the UK’s top-performing British Friesian herd. The Inch herd is owned and cared for by a partnership of the...
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    Cross my holsteins or sell and buy

    Many of my holsteins are fussy grazers, don't hit good residuals. So think I need to change the cow type, for a grazing system. Autumn block. So do I start crossing my holsteins, or sell and buy? If I cross, what with? TIA
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
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    Situation Vacant Full time Dairy person required

    We are a progressive family run dairy farm based between Lockerbie and Gretna in South West Scotland looking for a dairy person with a can do attitude. The job would include milking our 500 pedigree Holstein cows twice daily in our modern 30/60 rapid exit parlour, as well as other general farm...
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    • Forum: Jobs Board
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    Breeding Series 2023: Using sexed semen to increase components and fertility

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services The main focus of Mervyn McRoberts’ breeding programme for the last 12 years has been increasing combined fat and protein kg/cow. The Northern Ireland farmer has increase combined...
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