Dairy
Ireland can meet climate targets without reducing livestock - Lyons
Irish agriculture can meet its climate targets without reducing livestock numbers, according to Alltech president, Dr. Mark Lyons. He gave...
Alltech
Beef
Alltech encourages Irish farmers to start winter feed preparation
Alltech is encouraging Irish livestock producers to assess their feed supply and start to plan and prepare for winter now....
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Help your calves thrive with new Flourish Calf
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It...
Agri-Business
Alltech to help with biogas production for Mid-Ulster biorefinery
Global animal nutrition company, Alltech, has signed an agreement with Tobermore Concrete, CEMCOR and Road Safety Contracts to become a...
Agri-Business
Alltech begins 2-year partnership with Meat Business Women
Alltech has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting gender diversity, equality and inclusion across the global meat and food supply chain...
Agri-Business
Many farmers feel 'vilified' in climate debate - Tara McCarthy
The former chief executive of Bord Bia, Tara McCarthy has said that many farmers feel vilified and unrecognised for their...
Beef
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
Agri-Business
Global feed production in 2023 down marginally
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
Agri-Business
Alltech appoints new chief regulatory officer
Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and...
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Supporting mental health and well-being across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Dairy
Threat of mycotoxins invisible to the naked eye
Mycotoxins are natural substances produced by moulds and fungi. They cannot be seen with the naked eye, and they cannot...
Dairy News
Scale of mycotoxin challenge in silage higher in 2023
The scale of the mycotoxin challenges in Irish silages is higher than in previous years and will need to be...
Agri-Business
Research: Antibiotic removal not a 'reset button' for AMR
New research suggests that the reduction or removal of antibiotics will not reverse antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Latest research from Alltech’s...
Environment
Agri-food leaders 'optimistic' about global food system -Alltech
Overall agri-food leaders are “optimistic” about creating a more sustainable global food system, according to a recent report from Alltech....
Dairy News
Ruminant researcher questions need to reduce dairy cow herd
A prominent ruminant researcher has questioned the need to reduce dairy cow numbers in Ireland. Dr Vaughn Holder, ruminant research...
Environment
Tara McCarthy: 'We know there are going to be winners and losers'
The former chief executive of Bord Bia, Tara McCarthy has said that there are going to be “winners and losers”...
Sponsored
Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Agri-Business
Alltech enters partnership to enhance dairy sector in Thailand
Alltech is partnering with the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand (DPO) to enhance the country’s dairy sector. The global...
Agri-Business
Keenan owner confirms redundancies in pipeline
The US parent company of Co. Carlow-based agri-machinery manufacturer Keenan has confirmed that it intends to axe jobs in Ireland...
Agri-Business
Alltech: Global feed production steady in 2022
Global feed production remained steady in 2022 despite significant macroeconomic challenges that affected the entire supply chain, according to the...
Grass
Have you met your silage-making targets for 2022?
Forage expert Dr. Dave Davies is posing the fundamental question to farmers – have you met your silage-making targets for...