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Preparing to finish beef cattle this winter
With the recent deterioration in both weather and grazing conditions, beef cattle which are intended for finishing should be housed sooner rather...
read moreBuilding Silage Stocks
With increased levels of grass growth on many farms at present, this will give an opportunity for surplus grass to be cut as autumn grass silage....
read moreMaximise the return from your autumn reseed
Grass is still the easiest crop to grow in Ireland and gives substantial benefits year after year in Irish conditions, with yields of 20 tonne DM/ha...
read moreGroQuik key to increasing herbage output
Increased stocking rates particularly on dairy farms has meant that herbage output is more critical now than ever before. The recent Teagasc...
read moreOverseeding to rejuvenate swards
Now is the time of year that grass quality is the most difficult to manage. However, those who make swift management decisions at this stage will be...
read moreMaking quality silage in Co. Tipperary
One of the biggest challenges facing Irish farmers is being able to feed stock in a way that will give the biggest return on investment. As a...
read moreReseeding – Deciding which approach works best
Reseeding is an expensive investment which can deliver excellent returns. When we decide to reseed a field, it is natural to want to get something...
read moreSilage Preservation: Time to get serious about quality
Grass silage is expensive to produce and when a land charge is factored in, first cut silage is now costing in the region of €300 per acre to grow...
read moreWatch out for pneumonia in calves
Although temperatures are beginning to rise, calves are still at risk of contracting pneumonia. Take a look at some of the common causes as well as...
read moreDon’t put off reseeding plan preparations
Now is an appropriate time to put a plan in place and identify fields that should be targeted for reseeding. Grass is the cheapest way to feed...
read moreWe’re Exhibiting | VIV Asia 2019
Following on from our success at EuroTier, we’re delighted to announce that we are jetting off across the world on another international...
read moreGet the most from your freshly calved cow
The modern dairy cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk post calving, however her capacity to increase dietary intakes in line...
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