Latest News Updates from Agritech Ireland

Finishing cattle at grass – weighing up your options

27th May 2021

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...

Key considerations for silage harvesting

15th May 2021

Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...

Reseeding: Meath farmer benefits from higher inclusions of tetraploids

7th May 2021

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...

The cost of not reseeding this spring

23rd Mar 2021

Alongside optimal soil fertility, good grazing infrastructure, and best practise grassland management, reseeding is a critical pillar in maximising...

Managing the freshly calved cow

5th Mar 2021

The consequences of failing to feed a freshly calved cow adequately during the first number of weeks before, and after calving, can be significant...

Final Preparations for Calving 2021

22nd Dec 2020

As we approach calving 2021 the focus should be on final preparations that will result in a spring free from any upsets, nutritional issues or...

Maeve Regan appointed as new Head of Ruminant Nutrition

4th Dec 2020

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Regan as Head of Ruminant Nutrition. Maeve brings a wealth of experience to the role, both...

Maintaining a healthy rumen this winter

16th Nov 2020

With ever tightening profit margins, especially in the beef sector, the complex area of feed efficiency is and must continue to command close...

WATCH: Dry cow mineral leads to improved health and immunity

14th Nov 2020

The Irish dairy cow is working harder now than ever before, with longer lactations and shorter dry periods. In contrast to much of the global dairy...