Hugh Harney

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Technical Dairy Specialist

Hugh Harney hails from an autumn/spring calving dairy farm in Eadestown, just outside Naas, Co. Kildare. He secured a dairy business degree from University College Dublin (UCD) and spent an extended period on a 1,000 cow dairy farm in New Zealand.

Liming extension: Opportunity to correct your soil fertility

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Liming extension: Opportunity to correct your soil fertility

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue announced on June 12 that under the National Liming Programme,...
Are your farm roadways allowing for optimal cow flow?

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Are your farm roadways allowing for optimal cow flow?

The upkeep of farm roadways to allow for sufficient cow flow is an essential element of grazing, grass utilisation and...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cow-calf contact?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of cow-calf contact?

A recent study carried out by Teagasc saw two different cow-calf contact (CCC) systems compared to the more conventional calf...
Identifying problem cows during the mid-lactation

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Identifying problem cows during the mid-lactation

Reviewing herd performance and identifying problem cows is now essential as farmers approach the mid-lactation stage. There is now a...
How farmers can manage cash flow after a tough spring

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How farmers can manage cash flow after a tough spring

Over the course of the last couple of months, many farmers have encountered various problems as a result of poor...
How effective is protected urea in grassland swards?

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How effective is protected urea in grassland swards?

Protected urea is urea nitrogen (N) fertiliser made safe from ammonia loss through the addition of a urease inhibitor. Despite...
Reducing enteric methane emissions through 3-NOP

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Reducing enteric methane emissions through 3-NOP

Reducing enteric methane emissions has been an area of concern for the dairy sector over the last few years as...
Grass growth rates see no improvement this week

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Grass growth rates see no improvement this week

Frustration continues among farmers, as summer grass growth rates fail to reach peak levels week after week as the period...
Dondale farm to host upcoming IHFA open day

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Dondale farm to host upcoming IHFA open day

The Dondale herd will be the featured herd at this year’s Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) open day. Joe, Bernie...
Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders launch herds competition

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Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders launch herds competition

The Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders’ Club has officially launched its annual Herds Competition this week, with new entrants now being...
Dairy advice: Regular foot bathing to limit lameness

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Dairy advice: Regular foot bathing to limit lameness

At this time of the year, it can be difficult to stay on top of lameness issues and foot bathing...
Alternative winter feed sources for dairy farmers

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Alternative winter feed sources for dairy farmers

Last winter saw a lot of farmers in the country run tight or run out of silage reserves, and for...
Dairy advice: Controlling cell count during mid-lactation

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Dairy advice: Controlling cell count during mid-lactation

It is vital for a farmer to prioritise controlling somatic cell count (SCC), as it is a key a element...
Slurry safety as second-cut preparation gets underway

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Slurry safety as second-cut preparation gets underway

As a result of the good weather in recent weeks, many farmers were able to get in their first-cut silage,...
The importance of completing a fertiliser plan

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The importance of completing a fertiliser plan

With the unpredictability in weather, the price of fertiliser, and the new constraints around how much fertiliser you can use,...
Breeding season: Decisions to be made mid-season

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Breeding season: Decisions to be made mid-season

For a lot of dairy farmers, first-cut silage is wrapped up and for the spring-calving herds, the fifth week of...
Notable drop in grass growth rates seen on many farms

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Notable drop in grass growth rates seen on many farms

Following the warm June bank holiday weekend, temperatures have dropped significantly, which has seen grass growth rates fall back on...
Judging underway for Kildare Holstein Friesian Breeders Club

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Judging underway for Kildare Holstein Friesian Breeders Club

The judging of pedigree holstein Friesian cows got underway this week for the Kildare Holstein Friesian Breeders Club. It has...
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