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Farmer Writes: disappointing empty rates
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It seems to have been an extra hard year on heifers as I hear empty rates are a lot higher than normal on most farms, writes Padraig Callanan.
6 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Beef: final furlong of grazing 2024
After a challenging year, it’s a welcome relief to get some reprieve on the weather front as grazing comes to an end.
Identifying and correcting fodder deficits
Martin Merrick details how to identify a potential fodder deficit and some steps to try prevent it.
Balancing silage quality with target weight gain targets
With some variable silage quality out there, Martin Merrick discusses what concentrates need to be fed to hit target weight gains.