Ideal Weather For Tree And Hedgerow Planting

CARING FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

IDEAL WEATHER FOR TREE AND HEDGEROW PLANTING

This time of year is the perfect weather for tree and hedgerow planting and an ideal opportunity to support Tirlán FarmLife and our ambitious new target of delivering 450,000 native trees and hedgerow plants to enhance the Irish countryside through the Operation Biodiversity programme. The bundles of trees and hedging plants purchased as part of Operation Biodiversity count as actions towards securing the valuable Sustainability Action Payment which is worth on average €3,000 a year. Tirlán FarmLife has committed to deliver excellent value, including low-cost bundles, along with providing horticultural expertise to help guide on selection of trees and hedging, and planting through our CountryLife garden centres. Sales have been very steady with almost 35,000 units sold in the past few weeks alone. The Operation Biodiversity value bundles include a hedging mix of native Irish hedgerow plants specially selected by Tirlán FarmLife horticulturalists. Each bundle includes Blackthorn, Whitethorn, Hazel and Alder and covers approximate 12 metres of hedging. The specially-selected, rich species tree bundle includes a mix of Birch, Alder, Oak and Mountain Ash trees. Both packages are available through the Tirlán FarmLife network of branches and Tirlán CountryLife garden centres.

For more, log on to www.tirlanfarmlife.com or visit one of our network of 52 FarmLife branches and 14 CountryLife garden centres

OPERATION BIODIVERSITY: LOW COST TREE AND HEDGEROW BUNDLES

SUPPORTING A BIODIVERSE, RICH ENVIRONMENT FROM THE ROOTS UP

with a target to deliver 450,000 native trees and hedgerows to enhance the Irish countryside. Visit your Tirlán FarmLife and CountryLife store to learn more. Purchasing tree and hedgerow bundles counts as actions for our farm families towards the Tirlán Sustainable Action Payment. EVERY TREE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT FOR ANTIPARASITIC ANIMAL REMEDIES DEFERRED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The prescription requirement for anti-parasitic animal remedies that was due to come into effect on December 1, 2022 has been deferred. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced that the requirement for a veterinary prescription for antiparasitic medicines will not come into effect until legislation is in place for the relevant parts of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertiliser Regulation Bill. The new veterinary medicine legislation includes an obligation for a veterinary prescription to be in place before anti-parasitic treatments for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry or horses can be purchased. This obligation, which has now been deferred until further notice, will require a veterinarian to assess the need for those treatments. Maintaining effectiveness of anti-parasitic veterinary medicines is of vital importance for our grass-based dairy and beef production systems. Tirlán will continue to be a trusted supplier of anti-parasitic animal treatments. Tirlán representatives can be contacted to discuss the availability of vaccines and anti-parasitic treatments.

AVOID RESIDUE POSITIVES FROM ANTIPARASITIC TREATMENTS IN AUTUMN AND SPRING

Tirlán has updated the guidance note for Responsible Use of Antiparasitics in dairy animals.

Originally published in 2018, the GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE USE OF ANTIPARASITICS IN DAIRY ANIMALS has been updated and is now available on tirlanfarmlife.com

Milk contaminated with antibiotics, anthelmintics or other chemical residues is not fit for human consumption. Antiparasitics are medicine products designed to control parasites. Anthelmintics are antiparasitic products specifically targeting internal parasites such as gut worms, lungworm and fluke. Farmers must pay close attention to what products they give to particular groups of animals. This is especially true for young dairy animals, particularly pregnant heifers. Milk from individual farms supplied to Tirlán is sampled throughout the year to verify it is free from anthelmintic residues. This leaflet aims to be a handy reference guide. But caution is urged to check the withdrawal periods with your vet before any administration to any animals, as they may change over time. Particular care must be given when dosing pregnant animals – ensuring calving dates are taken fully into account when deciding when to administer Anthelmintics. Milk must be withheld from the bulk tank for the appropriate withdrawal time following treatment. All positive incidents are notified to DAFM.