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.

8600gns achieved at the Promise of Protein Sale

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8600gns achieved at the Promise of Protein Sale

The pedigree holstein sale last week at Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, known as the ‘Promise of Protein Sale’, had consignments...
‘Farming for the Future’ farm walk highlights farmers’ concerns

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‘Farming for the Future’ farm walk highlights farmers’ concerns

Agriland attended the ‘Farming for the Future’ open farm walk and panel discussion, which highlighted the measures that can be...
Breeding season: Wrapping up as early as possible

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Breeding season: Wrapping up as early as possible

As we enter into the latter stages of the breeding season for spring calving herds, it is vitally important to...
Carrickshock Herd shines at the Pure Friesian Open Day

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Carrickshock Herd shines at the Pure Friesian Open Day

Pat and Claire Cleary welcomed everyone to their farm for the pure friesian open day, 2024, in Co. Kilkenny, where...
Photos: Lely celebrates installation of 50,000th Astronaut worldwide

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Photos: Lely celebrates installation of 50,000th Astronaut worldwide

Lely celebrated the launch of its 50,000th Astronaut milking robot, installed worldwide, today (Friday, June 28) in Northern Ireland. The Cargill...
Static grass growth becoming a new norm

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Static grass growth becoming a new norm

Due to the poor grass growing conditions throughout the month of June, grass has failed to reach decent levels to...
What does the future hold for Donegal Creameries and Aurivo?

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What does the future hold for Donegal Creameries and Aurivo?

Earlier this week, Agriland was invited to Donegal Creameries to celebrate its 125th year in operation. The plant in Killygordon,...
DAFM chief inspector talks fertiliser database and derogation

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DAFM chief inspector talks fertiliser database and derogation

Industry sources have indicated that some farmers are buying fertiliser from Northern Ireland in order to avoid having their fertiliser...
What can farmers do to secure the next derogation?

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What can farmers do to secure the next derogation?

The ‘Farming for the Future’ open farm walk and talk event which took place on Donal Kavanagh’s farm in Baltinglass,...
Farmers should ‘look behind the label’ when choosing milk replacer

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Farmers should ‘look behind the label’ when choosing milk replacer

The upcoming dairy calf rearing webinar will give great insights and will provide an informative discussion on the latest calf...
Dairy farmer reduces lameness using astro turf roadways

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Dairy farmer reduces lameness using astro turf roadways

When visiting Joe and Kevin Doran’s farm in Donadea, Co.Kildare, Agriland learned that a vital part of their farm operation...
Breeding season: What were the trends?

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Breeding season: What were the trends?

Agriland spoke to a number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were the top bulls...
Dairy focus: The Dondale Herd – choosing pedigree over EBI

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Dairy focus: The Dondale Herd – choosing pedigree over EBI

This dairy focus we look into the farm of Joe and Kevin Doran, who are milking 160 pedigree registered holstein...
What were the top bulls used this breeding season?

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What were the top bulls used this breeding season?

As the end of the breeding season closes in, with many farmers now turning the bull/bulls out with with their...
Are multi-species swards an option on your farm?

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Are multi-species swards an option on your farm?

With the tightness of grass growth in recent weeks and the poor grazing conditions at the start of the spring...
June continues to be a nightmare for grass growth

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June continues to be a nightmare for grass growth

With the current slow grass growth rate, farmers have been put under pressure to try and and achieve some sort...
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...
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