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Milk Shack innovators find success with Tipperary Grass 4A
Located in Dromiskin, Co. Louth, Tomas and Aaron Smyth run a grass based dairy farm of 180 Friesian cows, spanning 200 acres. The herd is split...
read moreDealing with soil moisture deficits
There is huge variation in growth rates across the country at present. According to PastureBase Ireland data, average growth rates over the past...
read moreHigh quality feed: The key to nutritional success
Over the past number of months, a key focus on farm has been centred around having high quality feed available to cows at all times. As grass growth...
read moreMulti-species swards – Your questions answered
In recent years, multi-species swards have become increasingly popular amongst farmers in Ireland due to their ability to produce high yields of...
read moreFinishing cattle at grass – weighing up your options
Over the next few months (mid-June to late October), a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. When cattle are housed for...
read moreKey considerations for silage harvesting
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
read morePica in dairy cows – what is it and how best to treat it
Coinciding with poor grass growth rates and cold-stressed grass over the last number of weeks, Pica in dairy cows has been evident at farm level,...
read moreReseeding: Meath farmer benefits from higher inclusions of tetraploids
Meath farmer, Sean Roche runs a spring calving, 155-dairy herd alongside his two sons, Eamon and Jim. As a new entrant to dairy farming in 2018, the...
read moreReseeding Guide – 6 steps for success
Reseeding has many advantages and should be considered as a long-term investment, with newly reseeded swards typically lasting for at least 8–10...
read moreThe cost of not reseeding this spring
Alongside optimal soil fertility, good grazing infrastructure, and best practise grassland management, reseeding is a critical pillar in maximising...
read moreManaging the freshly calved cow
The consequences of failing to feed a freshly calved cow adequately during the first number of weeks before, and after calving, can be significant...
read moreRumen Development – Developing calves from the inside out
As new-born calves are born with undeveloped rumens, the main objective over the next few weeks and months is to implement an early feeding strategy...
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