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on 17 December 2020
The Evolution S4 saves time, reduces labour and ensures precision calf feeding
Dairy farmer Ciaran MacDonald tells us about some of the benefits that he has seen since installing a JFC Agri Evolution S4 automatic calf feeder.
on 16 December 2020
Market Insights: why grass-fed is so important
Liam McCabe, sector manager and dairy specialist at Bord Bia, explains the direction of travel with promotion of grass-fed as a point of difference for Ireland.
on 16 December 2020
Why a Cork vet recommends vaccinating in the winter
Willie Buckley is a veterinary practitioner at Riverview Veterinary Group in Bandon. When an annual IBR programme became available, many of the practice’s herds switched over to it.
on 11 December 2020
Agricultural mechanisation: evolution of the combine harvester
At its core, the primary principle of the founding fathers of the modern New Holland was to make life easier for farmers.
on 10 December 2020
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on 9 December 2020
Specialist growers and mechanisation the future of vegetable production
Lorcan Bourke, fresh produce and potato manager for Bord Bia, analyses a sector made up of different crop types but common challenges.
on 9 December 2020
Calf rearers advised to carefully consider protein type in milk replacer formula
A milk replacer formulated to mimic the composition and digestibility of cow’s milk is key to a calf’s health and performance in its first few weeks of life.
on 4 December 2020
From farm to fork, don’t get stuck at the port
Ensure your business meets the customs and other regulatory requirements from 1 January 2021 - otherwise, avoidable delays in supply chain will occur.
on 3 December 2020
BreastCheck – an appointment not to be missed
BreastCheck units are up and running across the country after closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
on 3 December 2020
Simple, straightforward and stress-free calf rearing with JFC Agri
We spoke to dairy farmer Deirdre Barrett about her 400-calf enterprise and the positive results that she has seen since installing a JFC Agri Evolution S4 automatic calf feeder.
on 26 November 2020
Euronit – Tegral, for the next generation
Since 1936 Tegral has been at the heart of agriculture and farms in Ireland, proud to be the farmer’s choice. They are now ready for the next generation, and proud to introduce their new name Euronit.
on 26 November 2020
CalfChat poll shows calf rearers adopting simpler time-saving feeding methods
Calf rearers using milk replacer are being reminded to base their feeding calculations on the number of grammes of the product fed to calves rather than the volume of mixed milk.
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