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How much ration to feed this summer?

Aidan Brennan looks at the economics of feeding meal to dairy cows this summer and explains why good grassland management is key.

GRASS & FEEDING 7 May 2025

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Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather

Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather

As milder weather is likely to increase the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, keep a close eye on animals in the coming days.

MANAGEMENT 7 December 2024

Healthy and pocket friendly slow cooking for the family

Healthy and pocket friendly slow cooking for the family

Take your slow cooked meals from good to great with a new cookbook that focuses on flavour and nutritious ingredients, writes Caroline Hennessy.

RECIPES 7 December 2024

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Agri merchants, feed mills and vets will close for the Christmas holidays, so do a quick stock check now to make sure you don't run out of essential items next week.

MANAGEMENT 7 December 2024

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%

The overall cost is being driven mainly by the price of turkey, according to research firm Kantar.

NEWS 7 December 2024

Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday

Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday

Temperatures are set to increase on Sunday, with a mild 10°C to 12°C forecast by Met Éireann.

NEWS 7 December 2024

Beef Management: pneumonia cases on the rise and managing cashflow

Beef Management: pneumonia cases on the rise and managing cashflow

Adam Woods takes a look at managing cashflow on a drystock farm and what to do in the face of a pneumonia outbreak.

MANAGEMENT 7 December 2024

Five tips for moving cattle from a store to finishing phase

Five tips for moving cattle from a store to finishing phase

Where farmers are considering moving cattle on to a finishing diet as beef price increases, outlined are some tips to follow.

MANAGEMENT 7 December 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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