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Video: Computerised feeder simplifies system and reduces vet bills on 2 farms

October 3, 2019

The installation of a Volac computerised feeder has transformed calf rearing for Tipperary dairy farmer, Gerard Burke. “The feeder has simplified the entire…

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Why this Limerick-based farmer made the switch to a computerised calf feeder

September 10, 2019

A growing number of calves are group-housed and fed using computerised (automatic) calf feeders during the milk-feeding period. Computerised calf feeders have many…

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Volac appoints business manager for north-eastern region

July 17, 2019

Agri-Business

Volac Ireland has recently announced that the position of north-eastern business manager has been taken by Tomas O’Reilly. Born and raised in Co.…

Video: Serious about making more milk from forage?

May 24, 2019

How serious are you about getting more from your forage? Serious enough to re-assess the whole way you make, store and feed your silage?…

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Are you feeding your pre-weaned heifer calves enough milk?

April 16, 2019

Achieving target weights is important for heifers; those that fail to reach target before calving will produce less milk in their first lactation…

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Factors to be considered when it comes to feeding dairy-beef calves

March 17, 2019

Green Acres

On dairy calf-to-beef farms, there are many things to consider when it comes to feeding calves to ensure the best start in life…

Reaping the benefits of an automatic calf feeding system in Co. Kerry

March 13, 2019

A growing number of calves are group-housed and fed using (automatic) computerised calf feeders during the milk-feeding period. Computerised calf feeders have many…

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New appointment to Volac team unveiled

March 12, 2019

Agri-Business

Volac has announced the appointment of a new business manager to its team, Rebecca O’Sullivan. From Co. Kerry, the new manager joins Volac…

How can I ensure the best performance for my calves?

March 11, 2019

Volac’s new Lifeguard milk formula range has been designed to meet the evolving demands of modern calf rearers. Based on concentrated whey protein,…

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Volac Ireland appoints new national sales manager

January 17, 2019

Agri-Business

Volac Ireland has recently announced that the position of national sales manager will be taken over by Una Hickey. Una lives in Ballyhea,…

Volac: More than just silage wrap and dairy calf milk replacer

December 26, 2018

Dairy

Speaking at the European Dairy Association Conference last month, Volac CEO James Neville explained how his company has developed since it was first…

Looking for a job in the agri sector? AgriLand is hiring

September 28, 2018

Rural Life

There are a range of jobs currently available in the agricultural sector, including a number of positions with AgriLand. A list of vacancies…

Changing the thinking on fat inclusion in dairy cow diets

September 16, 2018

Dairy

A notable transformation is taking place in the way fats – more specifically fatty acids – are included and utilised in the diets…

Milk replacer facility investment worth €3.3 million announced

June 29, 2018

Agri-Business

A €3.3 million investment in a new purpose-built finishing and packing facility near Kells, Co. Meath, has been announced by the Minister for…

Cut to Clamp: Do I need a silage additive and is my pit packed correctly?

June 4, 2018

Waste silage is a huge drain on farm profits and one of the ways farmers can limit this is through the use of…

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Cut to clamp: The one-stop guide to cutting, wilting and picking up silage

May 25, 2018

Attention at farm level is turning towards silage harvesting and farmers will be focusing on cutting, wilting and picking up silage. Decisions revolving…

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Giving your calves the best possible start with Imunopro

April 14, 2018

It has long been established that colostrum is key for survival and nourishment; but colostrum also has unique ingredients involved in the programming…

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Giving your calves the best possible start with Imunopro

April 7, 2018

It has long been established that colostrum is key for survival and nourishment; but colostrum also has unique ingredients involved in the programming…

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