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5 important factors when feeding a milk replacer

March 4, 2019

Over the past few years, there has been a trend towards the use of calf milk replacers due to herd expansion, disease control,…

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How this Co. Waterford dairy farmer has increased milk solids through breeding

March 3, 2019

Breeding an efficient and profitable dairy cow – one that lasts a long time in the herd and stays healthy – that’s the…

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Grass turnout: Here are some top tips

March 2, 2019

Making the most of grazed grass is critical for any profitable dairy enterprise. With the generous spring weather so far this year, farmers…

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Planning ahead for NPK application on your spring cereals

March 1, 2019

As sowing for spring tillage crops approaches, preparation is key. Farmers should have a fertiliser programme in place at this stage, with the…

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Do you have the best solution to keep your lambs safe from foxes?

February 28, 2019

It is one of the biggest fears of any sheep farmer to come out on a spring morning and discover the fox has…

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Weigh up your options in calf milk replacers

February 27, 2019

With so many calf milk replacers (CMR) on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. “Weigh up the…

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Farmers: Are you ready to unlock your farm’s potential?

February 26, 2019

As an industry we face both tremendous challenges, and tremendous opportunities. Businesses and farms that adapt to different environments will not only survive,…

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What is best practice for on-farm waste management?

February 25, 2019

Waste management has become an increasingly important issue in farming throughout Ireland. Everyday issues encountered by farmers include the disposal of waste generated…

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How can I safely dispose of tyres, plastics and hazardous waste?

February 24, 2019

Waste management has become an increasingly important issue in farming throughout Ireland. Everyday issues encountered by farmers include the disposal of waste generated…

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Ewe-reka: How artificially reared lambs can achieve 550g a day

February 23, 2019

Lambs reared on a ewe milk replacer together with water, creep and forage in recent trials gained an average of 550g/day in their…

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Video: Why this Amazone spreader is proving dominant in the Irish market

February 22, 2019

Since its release last year, the Amazone Z-AV range of spreaders is proving a real hit with Irish tillage and grass men alike.…

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Are you feeding your ewes the correct nutrition prior to lambing?

February 21, 2019

Correct feeding management and quality ewe nutrition is the sound basis for a successful – and profitable – sheep enterprise. With lambing just…

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Are you protecting your lambs against pneumonia and clostridial diseases?

February 20, 2019

With peak lambing approaching, veterinary practitioner and sheep farmer Ronan Gallagher has highlighted the importance of protecting against pasteurella pneumonia and clostridial diseases.…

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Have you a plan to maximise forage for the year?

February 19, 2019

Growing grass in Ireland is something that we as farmers do instinctively. Sometimes it is good to sit back and see the wood…

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3 reasons to feed calf milk replacer over whole milk

February 18, 2019

1) Nutritional value Nutritionally, milk replacer is designed to provide a consistent intake of vitamins and minerals tailored specially for the calf’s growth…

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