Silage Quality and Supplementation – Penny-wise For Beef Farmers
Silage quality is the cornerstone of animal performance and profitability in all beef systems, and with soaring feed costs, the need for better...
Finishing cattle at grass – weighing up your options
Over the next few months (mid-June to late October), a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. When cattle are housed for...
Key considerations for silage harvesting
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
Maeve Regan appointed as new Head of Ruminant Nutrition
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Regan as Head of Ruminant Nutrition. Maeve brings a wealth of experience to the role, both...
Guide to finishing beef cattle this winter
With the recent deterioration in both weather and grazing conditions, beef cattle which are intended for finishing should be housed sooner rather...
Silage 2020: Should I cut or wait?
Silage fields that have not been grazed or that were closed up before the end of March are already at or maybe even slightly beyond optimum quality....
Maximise the return from your autumn reseed
Grass is still the easiest crop to grow in Ireland and gives substantial benefits year after year in Irish conditions, with yields of 20 tonne DM/ha...
Agritech sponsor Denis Brosnan talk
Agritech are proud to be sponsoring a presentation by Denis Brosnan on ‘Dairy and Beef Farming in Ireland post quota’. The event is organised by the...