Plan Castration For Bulls Under 6 Months
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...
Benefits of Cow Pregnancy Scanning
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...
August Grassland Agenda for Farmers
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...
Encouraging Agriculture Co-op Involvement
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...