Victor Jackson’s farm hosts Friesian open day
A WEST Wicklow farm will host a major national dairy event on July 6.
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) launched its National Open Day at the farm of Victor Jackson, Kiltegan Co Wicklow featuring his Crossnacole herd.
This marks the 25th anniversary of the first ever staging of the Open Day, with the Jackson family hosting the inaugural event.
The Open Day has evolved considerably over the years and is a highlight event of the year for breeders and the wider dairy sector. The programme of events includes Inter Club stockjudging, Open stock judging, National Herds competition results and announcements, presentation of prizes. There will be the opportunity to view the Crossnacole herd, and a celebratory Open Day sale of the top Crossnacole cow families will take place.
There will be an all-day trade display of dairy related agribusiness for dairy farmers to get an update on current products and services.
Macra na Feirme will hold its annual stock judging competition as part of the Open Day proceedings.
Speaking at the launch IHFA C.E. Charles Gallagher said that the open day is a key flagship event for the Holstein Friesian Breed in demonstrating its genetic variation to suit all dairy farming systems.
The event is free of charge for all dairy farmers to attend.
Sheep sale, June 15 1600 sheep on offe with wxcellent demand from butchers for heavy lambs with top prices of €142.
Strong factory demand with all prices improved.
Prices: Cast Ewes €85 - €131, Ewe Hogget €115 - €137, 25 Lambs 53kg at €142, 32 Lambs 49kg at €131, 25 Lambs 51kg at €133, 46 Spring Lambs 45kg at €126, 22 Lambs 42kg at €118, 3 Lambs 40kg at €111, 15 Lambs 38kg at €98.
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