Despite the fact that 2025 has been a good grass growing year in many parts of the country, grazing quality will take its usual drop as the shorter days of late autumn and winter beckon. Metabolisable Energy (ME) values below 10.5 MJ/kg DM are already being widely reported for many grass swards with protein values […]
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Sep
Sep
The return of the rain and cooler autumn temperatures may well predispose suckler cows with calves at foot. This is specifically so on farms where the plan is to get as much performance from grazed grass for as long into the autumn as possible. Preventing tetany requires cows to have access to supplementary magnesium. Making […]
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Jul
Jul
Martin Tumility and his father Charlie farm close to Katesbridge in Co Down. A focal point of their business is the procurement of elite quality, springing beef breeding heifers and subsequently selling them at point of calving. Martin explained: ” We use a selection of top quality Continental sexed semen, with the objective of having […]
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Jun
Jun
Farmers love to talk about the weather! When we dig into why, it’s because the weather can make or break things and directly impacts grass growth and grazing conditions for livestock, things farmers need to control every day. The question is how do we control the uncontrollable and stop weather conditions playing havoc with livestock […]
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May
May
We’ve lifted the lid on what you need to know to choose between a mineral lick and feed block… Livestock mineral blocks. Mineral licks. Feed blocks. Mineral buckets. Lick tubs. Feed licks. What is the difference, and what makes the difference?! Knowing this is critical to making the most profitable decision for your system. Mineral […]
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May
May
Herbal leys – are they for you? We weigh up the pros, the cons and the must-do’s when it comes to growing and feeding sheep and cattle herbal ley. As Single Farm Payment is phased out and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) somewhat takes its place, farming herbal leys has become increasingly popular in the […]
09
May
May
Want stress-free weaning? You might just need to consider offering your weaning lambs a feed lick this year… Weaning lambs is all about keeping stress to a minimum. With this achieved, lambs are less likely to suffer growth checks that can hurt the balance sheet. Weaning lambs without stress requires producers to get a few […]
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Apr
Apr
FULL-TIME WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE Caltech a division of Carr’s Group PLC, are a leading manufacturer of molasses-based animal feed licks for the ruminant and equine market. We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Warehouse Operative. Duties will involve managing resources to aid the manufacture of cost-effective quality products whilst also ensuring the warehouse is kept […]
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Apr
Apr
If you know anything about organic production, you’ll know that sourcing a cost-effective organic feed can be tricky. But organic feed doesn’t have to compromise performance, and it doesn’t have to be pricey either! Over the last decade, human health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare have driven the demand for organic food production. This growing […]
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Apr
Apr
With local grazing ground in short supply, every acre counts for Ben Holmes. Thanks to a high performance sheep bucket, he is keeping his ewes in top condition on minimal ground, even in challenging weather conditions. “My family has always farmed so I’ve always had interest in sheep. I left school at 18 after doing […]