Protect your herd with an effective vaccination programme this winter December 11, 2018 Over the last number of years, herd sizes have increased and the number of people working on farms has dropped significantly. The last… Sponsored
Pre-calving mineral boosting colostrum quality on Co. Kilkenny-based dairy farm December 7, 2018 A mineral supplement given to pregnant cows in the final six weeks before calving is boosting colostrum quality at a Co. Kilkenny dairy… Sponsored
HerdApp: Instant access to information and making inspections easy December 3, 2018 For the last few months farmers have been getting to experience the new AgriNet HerdApp and really see what it can do. HerdApp… Sponsored
What is best practice when it comes to vaccinating my pigs? November 29, 2018 “Vaccines are essential to keeping pigs healthy and productive, but you risk wasting your money if you don’t take care when administering them,”… Sponsored
Be mindful of mycotoxins in this year’s silage November 27, 2018 By Eddie Phelan, southwest regional sales manager, Alltech Ireland As silage pits begin to open, it is clear that the dry harvest season… Sponsored
Why is it important to protect our soil? November 26, 2018 By Anne Marie Butler Soil is essential for life. Soil is an ecosystem in which millions of living creatures live and interact. A mere… Sponsored
An easy solution for ordering replacement tags while out on the farm November 23, 2018 Datamars Agri is a Leinster-based cattle tag supplier working with Osmonds to supply its cattle tags around the country. Its tags are also… Sponsored
Sense of security after dry summer is dangerous November 22, 2018 Despite the prolonged dry periods this summer, farmers shouldn’t dismiss the risk of important internal parasites like fluke, lungworm and gutworm later this… Sponsored
Veon is empowering farmers with forestry knowledge November 21, 2018 Farmers are now being empowered to take control of their own destiny in the forestry sector through Knowledge Transfer Groups. Farmers who own… Sponsored
Protect your herd this winter with an effective vaccination programme November 20, 2018 Over the last number of years, herd sizes have increased and the number of people working on farms has dropped significantly. The last… Sponsored
How can I find a new stock bull in 3 easy steps? November 16, 2018 ‘My heifers are all after repeating; I need a new bull quick.’ ‘I need a 5-star bull for the Beef Data and Genomics… Sponsored
Glanbia’s top 10 Black Friday offers November 15, 2018 Glanbia Connect is having their BIGGEST Black Friday sale event to date. With huge savings across farm, garden, pet and solid fuel –… Sponsored
Uniblock develops mineral buckets to balance deficiencies in catch crops November 13, 2018 An animal health company has reacted to the recent increase in the acreage of catch crops grown in Ireland by launching two new… Sponsored
The youngsters do the damage: Changing fluke philosophies November 12, 2018 Research published in 2016 suggested that 82% of Irish dairy herds have been exposed to liver fluke. It is estimated that the parasite… Sponsored
Video: A day in the life of a mobile plunge sheep dipper November 10, 2018 At this time of year, appropriate and proactive control of ecto-parasites should be on the agenda for all sheep farmers. Plunge dipping with… Sponsored
Pre-calving mineral driving vigorous calves from birth in Co. Waterford November 9, 2018 A colostrum-boosting mineral offered pre-calving is supporting cow and calf health on a Co. Waterford dairy farm. Richard and Steven Fitzgerald – a… Sponsored
O’Callaghan Insurances: Are my farm buildings adequately insured? November 8, 2018 This is probably the trickiest area of farm insurance since there are many different types of farmyard buildings ranging from modern slatted sheds… Sponsored
InTouch: The role of nutrition and management in achieving the perfect dry cow period November 7, 2018 By Cathal Cassidy, InTouch feeding specialist Successful transition from the dry period into lactation is one of the most important moments in a… Sponsored
