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Minister Coveney opens 2011 show
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine today officially opened the National Dairy Show in Millstreet, Co. Cork.
Opening the event, the Minister said "The show here in Millstreet has for nearly three decades attracted the best pedigree dairy stock from around the country to compete in a range of competitions. The superb ... Results for 2011
29th National Dairy Show – Sat 15th October 2011
The supreme champion Holstein Friesian at the 29th National Dairy Show in Grenglens Millstreet, Ardnasalem Drake Walburga owned by John Murphy, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny is pictured with Padraig Murphy, showing, Stephen Cadogan, editor Irish ExaminerFarming, sponsor & John O'Sullivan, President Cork Holstein Friesian Breeders Club. Photo O'Gorman Photography. ... Forum, Glenilen, Macra – A family friendly show
The event will, as always, be a great family day with a large trade exhibition and the best of Irelands dairy cows in attendance.
This year’s show will be officially opened by The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney. The National Dairy Show has developed over the years and can now proudly acclaim itself as one ... Showring promises many highlights
The highlights of the show ring will start from early in the morning featuring members of the recent Irish success at the European Young Breeders School in Belgium. Europe’s 2011 best showman, Emma Behan and Europe’s best under 16, Paul Murphy, are on home soil battling with the rest of their comrades for the handling ... Large trade exhibition for 2011
Trade stand holders at this year’s show both have a strong focus on and understand the requirements of dairy farmers and farmers in general.
Modern areas of technology and science are well represented; such as animal nutrition, computer software and breeding management this year. Also, the more traditional farming systems that remain as important to the ... In-Milk Results 2010
Class 4J – Sponsored by Macroom Mills
Jersey Heifer born before 31st December ’09 not in milk 1st: Moorshill Nikkie Bigtime bred & exhibited by Pat Ahern 2nd: Hillcap Coast bred & exhibited by Tim O’Connell 3rd: Kilgarriffe bred & exhibited by Richard & Avril Helen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.
Class 5 – sponsored by Richard Keenans ...
First ever National RC Model Tractor and Trailer Reversing Championship
The first ever National RC Model Tractor and Trailer Reversing Championship will take place in Millstreet on Saturday 15th October. The competition will test the driving skills of the young enthusiasts at the art of reversing radio control 1:32 scale tractors. On the day there will be competitions for under 10s and under 13s for ... Mark Nutsford judge for 2011
The National Dairy Show committee have announced the judge of the 29th National Dairy Show to be held in Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork as Mark Nutsford. A busy schedule is laid out for him, as he will judge the handler and dairy classes on Saturday, the 15th of October.
Mark is a highly respected ... Milk Growth at Irish Examiner Farming Forum
By Stephen Cadogan
IF IRELAND had Germany’s milk delivery pattern, up to 60% expansion could be catered for without spending on extra processing plant, according to Irish Dairy Board and Dairygold Co-op chairman Vincent Buckley.
With the processing capacity needed to handle peak supply being only 65% utilised across the year, Ireland’s seasonal milk supply pattern is ...
Results 2010 – Handler and Junior Section
Class Ha – sponsored by Boveq Scanning Services
Handler aged under 14 years on 1st Jan. ’10 exhibiting a Holstein or Jersey calf born after 1st Jan. ‘10
1st: Kevin Smith, Cahirmee, Doneraile, Co. Cork.
2nd: Paul Murphy
3rd: Noirin Kennelly, Kerry
Class Hb – sponsored by Grassland Fertilizers
Handler aged under 18 years to a minimum of ... 