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Alternative feeds: What are my options?

July 15, 2018

After a difficult spring, feed reserves on many farms were depleted. Drought conditions have slowed grass growth rates and many farmers are supplementing…

Forage crops: What options do I have?

July 14, 2018

Beef

Due to the lack of silage supplies on farms across the country, farmers may look at forage crops as a viable option for…

Aurivo announces feed manufacturing expansion

July 2, 2018

Agri-Business

Aurivo has announced the expansion of its feed manufacturing site in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon, earlier today (Monday, July 2) – with construction already…

Thompsons Feeds owner tops £1bn turnover

May 8, 2018

N.Ireland

The Belfast-based owner of one of Europe’s largest multi-species feed mills has hit a landmark £1 billion (€1.14 billion) turnover for the first time.…

Young Monaghan farmers ‘scoop’ top enterprise award

May 6, 2018

Rural Life

Two Monaghan students from farming backgrounds won third prize overall in the senior category of the annual Student Enterprise National Final in Croke…

Forage focus: Would you feed your cattle bread and cake?

January 29, 2018

Beef

Everyday, in bakeries and mills, bread, cakes and cereals are left on the shelves. However, Sean Tully Animal Feeds takes this surplus food…

Where does Ireland import an average 3m tonnes of animal feed from every year?

May 9, 2017

Beef

Ireland has imported an average of just over 3m tonnes of animal feed every year between 2010 and 2015, the Minister for Agriculture,…

Concerns raised over mislabelling of animal feed

August 18, 2016

Agri-Business

Concerns have been raised following revelations of the mislabelling animal feed products, by ICSA President Patrick Kent. It comes following the release of Department figures…

Over 90 cases of animal feed companies mislabelling product in 2015

August 16, 2016

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture carried out a total of 1,154 inspections on 773 animal feed businesses in 2015. As part of this inspection…

Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended

August 10, 2016

Beef

The European Food Safety Authority has proposed modifications to the maximum levels of copper in feed for some animal groups. It recommends a…

Despite low milk prices dairy farmers used more animal feed per head in 2015

December 19, 2015

Dairy

Feed use per cow on Irish dairy farms increased this year despite lower milk prices, according to Teagasc. It says that purchased feed…

Six cattle lost to botulism from July to September

October 25, 2015

Beef

Between July and September 2015, two cases of botulism were diagnosed on separate farms in the Republic of Ireland resulting in the loss…

36% of animal feed tested not up to Department’s standards

October 13, 2015

Agri-Business

A total of 1,414 samples of animal feed were taken from feed business operators and sent for various analyses by the Department of…

New deal to make animal feed chain safer

March 5, 2015

Tillage

A new deal stuck between animal feed scheme owners has created a new platform for the managing and recording of international incidents and…

Know your rights when purchasing animal feed

March 3, 2015

Agri-Business

The biggest input on most Irish livestock farms is animal compound feed. Ireland annually produces approximately 3.7m tonnes of animal feed with an…

Global compound feed output on the rise

January 26, 2015

Agri-Business

Global compound animal feed production increased by 2.1% last year, according to a December 2014 agri-business survey carried out by Alltech. The company’s…

Teagasc tips for the wintering and feeding of livestock

December 26, 2014

Beef

With all cattle housed by now,here are some simple tips for wintering and feeding of stock. Silage: Your silage quality will determine the feeding…

Northern farmers spending less on feed

December 8, 2014

N.Ireland

The latest animal feed statistics, released by Department Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland (DARD), have indicated a general decline in the…

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