Agri-Business
Fodder Survey: 'North West' farms tight for winter feed
Teagasc have recently updated the national fodder survey across dairy and drystock farms nationwide. It comes as a follow-up to...
Winter Feed
Dairy News
Lakeland Dairies announces winter feed support for suppliers
Lakeland Dairies has announced that is continuing to support its farm suppliers by introducing a feed support initiative over the...
Beef
Why is it important to provide fresh feed and avoid acidosis over the winter period?
The winter period is an expensive time for beef farmers. Not alone are the margins tight, but the dry weather...
Beef
Now that I'm feeding silage, how do I minimise waste?
Silage is the number one feed on the majority of farms over the winter period. Farmers feeding silage need to...
Beef
Suckler enterprises: What will my monthly feed costs amount to this winter?
As weather and growth rates have been favourable in recent weeks, many suckler farmers have managed to fill fodder deficits....
Grass
Putting a value on standing cereal crops for wholecrop silage
After a difficult spring, feed reserves on many farms were all but exhausted. Drought-like conditions and the ensuing slow down...
Beef
'Cereals are the backbone of good rations' - But should farmers use more?
Cereals are the backbone of a good ration and are an excellent source of starch in cattle diets, according to...