Dairy
It’s arguable that we have too many dairy processors - Department of Agriculture
The Deputy Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture Brendan Gleeson has said it’s arguable that Ireland has too many processors. Speaking...
Alltech
Dairy
China must have a sustainable, indigenous dairy sector
It is in the interests of the global dairy sector for China to have its own sustainable milk industry, according...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Dairy
A US perspective on dairy heifer rearing
The optimal calving age for dairy replacement heifers is 23 months, according to Professor Jud Heinrichs, from Penn State University....
Dairy
International dairy consumption set to outstrip production
Global consumption of dairy products is set to increase by 2.3% per annum over the next decade with output increasing...
Grass
How to minimise the mould and mycotoxin risks in silage - Alltech
With the peak silage-making season upon us farmers are being urged to focus on process to minimise the threat of...
Agri-Business
Ireland's agri-business rich list - see who's on it
The Sunday Times Irish rich list for 2015 has a number of people from the agri-business sector, including the Goodman...
Agri-Business
Alltech to acquire US animal nutrition company Ridley
Alltech has announced plans to will acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of Ridley, one of the leading commercial animal...
Dairy
Why grass analysis proved valuable to one Tipperary farmer
It was only on the back of a grass test, last autumn, that dairy farmer Noel Butler had any hint...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Dairy
Give your cows the best possible chance of going back in calf
Getting the cow off to the best possible start in early lactation is obviously one of the main goals for...
Agri-Business
Global compound feed output on the rise
Global compound animal feed production increased by 2.1% last year, according to a December 2014 agri-business survey carried out by...
Dairy
How to boost dry cow immunity levels in an effective manner - Alltech
Silage analysis from around the country is confirming a significant reduction in the quality of forage available to Irish dairy...
Agri-Business
Alltech young scientist competition - last chance to enter
The deadline for the Alltech Young Scientist is fast approaching with registration and paper submission due by December 31. Featuring...
Agri-Business
Doing business in China – it’s all about presence on the ground
Irish agri-businesses wanting to develop opportunities in China must have a presence on the ground, according to Alltech Director Mark...
Agri-Business
'Do you want to manage cows or people?'
The main challenges for tomorrow’s farmer are improved labour management, profitability and investments and start-up costs, according to Katrine Lecornu, President...
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Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Beef
Three weeks to Alltech's Global Dairy & Beef
The seventh edition of Alltech’s Global Dairy & Beef event is returning to Europe from August 30 to September 2 in...
Agri-Business
'Tillage farmers must get better at managing risk'
UCD agronomy specialist Dr Tom McCabe told delegates attending the recent Alltech Crop Science seminar that achieving the highest levels...
Other
Improving soil fertility is a long-term process
Getting the soil balance right was the key theme addressed by Teagasc’s Mark Plunkett at the recent Alltech Crop Science...
Other
Alltech hosts tour of new Crops Research Division
Unleashing the potential of crops of wheat to deliver yields in the range of 20 to 23 tonnes per hectare,...