by Agritech | 3rd Jul 2024 | Blog, News
In recent weeks, slow growth has been the common factor noted across the regions, with much of the focus devoted to balancing grass availability and...
by Agritech | 3rd Jul 2024 | Blog, News
It’s vitally important that the next generation of milking cows don’t fall between two stools in the quieter part of the year. Now that breeding...
by Agritech | 16th May 2022 | Blog, News
PICA is often a noticeable issue on farm during this time of year, which can have negative effects on the breeding season. Pica is often defined as...
by Maeve Regan | 13th Jan 2022 | Blog, News
The ultimate goal of calf rearing is to set up a heifer to achieve target weights over her lifetime in order to maximise profitability. These...
by Agritech | 15th May 2021 | Blog, News
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
by Maeve Regan | 22nd Dec 2020 | Blog, News
As we approach calving 2021 the focus should be on final preparations that will result in a spring free from any upsets, nutritional issues or...
by Agritech | 16th Nov 2020 | Blog, News
With ever tightening profit margins, especially in the beef sector, the complex area of feed efficiency is and must continue to command close...
by Agritech | 14th Nov 2020 | Blog, News
The Irish dairy cow is working harder now than ever before, with longer lactations and shorter dry periods. In contrast to much of the global dairy...
by Agritech | 15th Sep 2020 | Blog, News
With ground conditions finally favourable and excellent grass growth levels, now is an ideal time to take the opportunity to reseed. The...
by Agritech | 12th May 2020 | Blog, News
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....
by Agritech | 5th Sep 2019 | Blog, News
With increased levels of grass growth on many farms at present, this will give an opportunity for surplus grass to be cut as autumn grass silage....
by Agritech | 17th Jul 2019 | Blog, News
Increased stocking rates particularly on dairy farms has meant that herbage output is more critical now than ever before. The recent Teagasc...