The dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its acquisition of Micron Bio Systems, the UK based bio-science solutions business. Micron...
August 17, 2021
Cutting grass earlier in the day could help speed up wilting – even in overcast conditions – according to in-house...
March 11, 2021
During a recent Volac webinar on the dairy heifer – from conception to weaning – it was outlined the importance...
February 26, 2021
Even though the silage season is wrapped up on the majority of farms across the country, the odd few farms...
September 29, 2020
New research from Michigan State University, US, demonstrates significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early...
August 9, 2020
Volac has warned that “unnecessary stockpiling” of its products by customers during the Covid-19 outbreak could put pressure on its...
April 5, 2020
Volac Ireland has recently announced that the position of north-eastern business manager has been taken by Tomas O’Reilly. Born and...
July 17, 2019
On dairy calf-to-beef farms, there are many things to consider when it comes to feeding calves to ensure the best...
March 17, 2019
Volac has announced the appointment of a new business manager to its team, Rebecca O’Sullivan. From Co. Kerry, the new...
March 12, 2019
Volac Ireland has recently announced that the position of national sales manager will be taken over by Una Hickey. Una...
January 17, 2019
Speaking at the European Dairy Association Conference last month, Volac CEO James Neville explained how his company has developed since...
December 26, 2018
There are a range of jobs currently available in the agricultural sector, including a number of positions with AgriLand. A...
September 28, 2018
A notable transformation is taking place in the way fats – more specifically fatty acids – are included and utilised...
September 16, 2018
A €3.3 million investment in a new purpose-built finishing and packing facility near Kells, Co. Meath, has been announced by...
June 29, 2018
When making baled silage, it is important to note what specifications of bale-wrap (film) you are getting. While ‘standard’ 750mm...
May 24, 2017
Silage bales are an expensive commodity therefore protecting them should be a priority for farmers, according to Caitriona Mullin, North...
July 22, 2016
Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland are to host a series on calf care events across the country through January and...
January 3, 2016
With the Irish dairy sector in expansion mode, efficient heifer rearing has become vitally important on many farmers around the...
December 8, 2015
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