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4 steps to producing high-quality silage
If poor grazing conditions highlighted anything this spring, it was that silage quality will dictate animal performance when grass in the diet is...
read moreWhat to consider when selecting a grass seed mixture
Reseeding should be considered as a long- term investment. It is advised farmers should aim to reseed approximately 10% of their grazing grounds...
read moreForage decisions just around the corner
Poor grazing conditions in March resulted in many herds struggling to keep a consistent level of grass in the diet, leading to a high proportion of...
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 moreAre You Reseeding In Spring 2023?
As Irish farmers, we must be relentless in the pursuit to maximise the use of our unrivalled global advantage, growing grass. Alongside good...
read moreGrassland Management Advice – March 2023
Where are we regarding grass currently? Grazing conditions on many farms in February were better than ever expected, however inclement weather...
read moreEarly rumen development in calves
Maeve Regan discusses the importance of early rumen development in calves and how to aid the transition from pre-ruminant to ruminant. ...
read moreTransition cow management in 2023
The efficiency of grass-based systems is hugely influenced by the calving pattern on farms, and subsequently requires excellent reproductive...
read moreColostrum is (still) king
The importance of colostrum and the 3-2-1 rule are well known, however conversations still arise about how best to avoid disease outbreak in the...
read morePreparing For Calving 2023
The focus on most dairy farms is now shifting towards preparing for the 2023 calving season. The management of calves in the first weeks of their...
read moreSuccessful calf rearing – Getting the basics right
The ultimate goal of calf rearing is to set up a heifer to achieve target weights over her lifetime in order to maximise profitability. These...
read moreEimear Diamond appointed Commercial Director for AGRITECH-NI
We are delighted to announce Ulster native, Eimear Diamond as our Commercial Director for our newly formed sister company, AGRITECH-NI Ltd. As one...
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