Watch: Farm Tech Talk - grass deficits, dosing calves and MartBids

Jack Kennedy speaks with Irish Farmers Journal specialists about what's happening in the fields as well as chatting with Joan Bombardo, managing director Ornua Ingredients Europe.

Aidan Brennan

29 May 2020

Watch: Farm Tech Talk - grass deficits, dosing calves and MartBids

This week, Jack Kennedy speaks with Aidan Brennan about the grass situation as soil moisture deficits begin to bite. They also discuss the timing of doses for calves.

Our sheep specialist Darren Carty discusses what's happening on sheep farms and there's a full rundown on the Irish Farmers Journal MartBids app.

On the European front, Jack speaks with managing director of Ornua Ingredients Europe Joan Bombardo on building a new plant following a fire two years ago and just what sets Irish dairy produce apart from all the rest.

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