For those that have been around our farm in Crecora it would be hard not to have noticed our International 674 Loader tractor. This Tractor was bought new by John O Connell in 1976 . Since then it has proved to be highly adept at handling thousands of straw bales,...
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Summer is here!
After the last ten days of great weather you could be forgiven for putting the travails of the last 18 months behind you for a while. Grass growth has picked up finally and land is recovering well. Some key points to bear in mind for the next few weeks. Grass...
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New Employment at John O’Connell Feeds
We are pleased to announce that we have been able to create a new job this month in the Mid west region. We have taken on a new driver to help with ensuring a top class delivery service to our customers....
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“You reap what you sow”
After a very challenging harvest in 2012 following the difficult weather conditions we are all hoping that 2013 will be a lucky year for all Irish Farmers. Taking advantage of the dry frosty spell of weather we at John O’Connells have been very busy getting land ready for Spring Barley and...
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Feeding the Rumen correctly
We have all been told that the Rumen is vital to a healthy productive animal so here is a quick run down on some interesting points about the Rumen. The rumen allows the animals to get the majority of their nutrients from forages and other Roughages. Non ruminant animals...
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