by Jane Marks | Aug 24, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
For dairy and beef farmers who calve in late Spring, now is the time to plan castration for their young herd. Bulls are mainly castrated to prevent reproduction, simplify management, and in some cases, cattle are castrated to improve marbling and tenderness of the...
by Jane Marks | Aug 24, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
For suckler and dairy farmers who calf down in Spring, now is the time for them to think about cow pregnancy scanning. Having a cow that will produce a calf every 365 is key to the overall growth and profitability to the farm. Some farmers may decide not to pregnancy...
by Jane Marks | Aug 24, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
As we move closer to Autumn, farmers should carefully plan their next few weeks to ensure that they are ready for the months ahead. There are a number of factors for farmers to consider but planning and implementing grassland management is a must. Infrastructure...
by Jane Marks | Aug 18, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
According to recent CSO statistics, over 164,000 people are employed in the Agri-food sector. This figure makes up over 7% of the national work force. Beef and milk production are two of the most important farming sectors in Ireland with approximately 90,000 farm...
by Jane Marks | Aug 16, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Herdwatch, the leading farm management software company in Ireland and the UK, has announced plans to double its workforce over the next three years. They expect to create an additional 40 jobs during that period, with 20 of the new roles located in the company’s...
