May Newsletter 2022
Check out all the latest farming news with Liffey Mills, This months newsletter covers topics on grassland herbicides, grass seed mix and winter crops for 2022.
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April Newsletter 2022
Tillage Update 2022 by Kevin Egan The spring drying came just in time this year and it made St Patricks weekend a busy one for all. Lots of drying and good conditions for field work, however growth has been slow. Winter crops have greened up well but haven’t grown much. The dry harsh weather hasn’t …
The perfect milk replacer / concentrate combi
The perfect milk replacer / concentrate combi By Agriland Team The first nine weeks of a calf’s life is responsible for 25% of their total body weight. Liffey Mills has a pedigree in calf rearing dating back to the pre-quota days of the early 1980s. Liffey Mills Calf 18 coarse ration is over 35 years in …
Brassica Fodder Crops
Feeding Brassicas By Mark Flannery & Willie Boland Things to know about Brassicas, which include: fodder kale, fodder rape and redstart. Brassicas are low in fibre and high in sugars, which can increase the chance of acidosis if not managed correctly with an overall balanced diet. Brassicas have a low Dry Matter content, It can …
What to Feed This Winter
What to Feed This Winter By Mark Flannery & Willie Boland As we settle into the winter we are fast realizing how much the landscape of markets have well and truly changed since this time last year. Beef prices are considerably higher but input costs have risen sharply in recent months also. At present we …
