Smarter Feeding, Better Results Now is the ideal time to plan your Maxammon grain treatment. Maxammon is a proven, soya-free alkaline grain treatment that enhances the nutritional value of cereals—producing a high-protein, high-pH feed ideal for beef cattle and dairy cows. At Barrett Agri, we’ve built years of experience supplying Maxammon on farms, our in […]
MAIZE SILAGE is cheaper than 1st Cut grass Silage and considerably cheaper than any 2nd Cut Silage – But only if you get it right “MAIZE SILAGE is cheaper than 1st Cut grass Silage and considerably cheaper than any 2nd Cut Silage – But only if you get it right” 🌽✅ Otherwise, it can become a very […]
Preparation for the calving season As the 2024 calving season commences on many farms across the country, it is essential to ensure that you have the basics in stock to assist during the busy period. Some of the items that I would recommend having in stock are calving ropes, calving jack, lube gel, armlength calving […]
Home saved locally grown grain Maammon Grain System Never before did it make more sense than this coming harvest to purchase locally grown Barley / wheat / oats “off the combine”, and then home save it with Maammon, the most tried and tested additive on the Irish market. We are 10 years with this product […]
Key Points for Contractors sowing Forage Maize It’s time to consider Forage Maize for the coming season as we head through March and on towards sowing time. We thought it wise to write to you as a key Maize Contractor in the region, with a few ideas and observations which might prove beneficial to all […]
Maize 2021 Forage Maize now more than ever must be considered by dairy and beef live stock farmers. It has a vital place in the diet where optimal animal performance and excellent animal health are paramount to success. Maize brings a base line of consistent quality nutrition to the diet of Dairy Cows, so important […]
OMEX Liquid Fertilisers – Ireland The case for moving to Liquid Fertiliser for Tillage Crops along with Grass / Forage production. The choice and option for farmers to use Liquid Fertiliser (Sprayer application), in place of granular products is now a reality.The question most farmers ask is why would I consider using liquid fertiliser instead […]
Minerals – Beef Minerals make up a small portion of an animals diet but they should be fed to all stock to maintain good health. Finishing animals need to receive a suitable mineral / vitamin supplement regardless of the length of the finishing period. All growing animals should receive appropriate minerals for the duration of the winter housing […]
Minerals First Choice Minerals Research has shown that minerals, trace elements and vitamins are essential nutrients for the health and performance of ruminant livestock. Mineral imbalances can cause major loss of profit to farmers. Correct vitamin, mineral and trace element balance is essential for the prevention of a wide range of problems including lameness, ill thrift, reduced […]
Feeding high rates of Maxammon cereals safely when forage is tight For those currently getting short on forage or not able to get to grass full time and already feeding 4 to 6 kg of Maxammon cereals to Dairy cows, you can easily increase rates per day to 9-10Kg while maintaining performance and animal/rumen health. […]