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How this Roscommon farmer gets autumn reseeding right
Since making the switch to dairy farming, Co. Roscommon farmer, Enda Doran believes that following an autumn reseeding plan which focuses on soil...
read moreAutumn Reseeding – Time to catch up
With grass a key ingredient on livestock farms, reseeding is the most important factor for overall farm profitability as replacing old or...
read morePica in dairy cows – what is it and how best to treat it
Over the last number of weeks, one of the most common signs of mineral deficiencies in dairy cows has been Pica: a desire to eat things that do not...
read moreSilage 2020: Should I cut or wait?
Silage fields that have not been grazed or that were closed up before the end of March are already at or maybe even slightly beyond optimum quality....
read moreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Customer Update
Due to the ongoing situation regarding COVID-19, we want to reassure our customers that the Agritech team are available to help. Our sales team and...
read moreTop grass varieties available from Tipperary Grass Seed Range
Grass seed assembly is the backbone of Agritech and we have long recognised that the key criteria in the assembly of grass mixtures is to include...
read moreOnce-A-Day Calf Feeding Tips
Calf rearing is a time consuming and labour-intensive task for any farmer, and it happens to occur at the busiest period on most farms. The workload...
read moreGuide to managing freshly calved cows
The freshly calved cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk, however, to ensure maximum performance, it is essential to...
read moreHow to promote early rumen development
Newborn calves are key to future farm profitability, therefore it is critical to optimise performance from the earliest stages. In addition to...
read moreCalf rearing success for Wicklow farmer
Successful calf rearing requires an understanding of the basic principles, as well as experience and good observation skills. ...
read moreOptimising early calf nutrition
As we await the arrival of an ever-superior generation of calves over the coming months, it is now worthwhile to take a closer look at early calf...
read moreCubicle Hygiene: Sanitise proves successful for Co. Tipperary farmer
Located just outside Kilfeacle, Co. Tipperary, Michael Farrell is milking a 200 Holstein Friesian spring calving herd. According to Michael, a dry,...
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