Recent Press Releases
Research Underpins Sustainable Pig Production
23rd February 2015
Sustainability is a word widely used in many different contexts in Agriculture at present. For intensive agriculture it most frequently refers to the environment in terms of emissions, resource management and energy demand. However while the pig research consortium of John Thompson and Sons Ltd, Devenish and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute recognises this definition it also believes sustainability should address the long term ability for pig producers to make a living.
Pig Research Consortium champion environmentally sustainable pig production
20th February 2015
The “Going for Growth Report” produced by the Agri-Food Strategy Board sets out targets for the NI Sow Herd to grow by 40% by 2020. Producers intending to expand must still comply with environmental legislation, so careful consideration and efficient management of key nutrient inputs and outputs is ever more critical.
Entries sought for 2015 European Angus Steak Tasting Competition sponsored by Devenish
23rd January 2015
Dates have been finalised and the search is now on to find the best steaks, the best beef sausages, the best beefburgers and best added value beef products in Northern Ireland and beyond!
Devenish to sponsor 2015 European Angus Steak Tasting Competition
18th December 2014
Devenish are delighted to announce their continued sponsorship of the popular European Angus Steak Tasting Competition.
Devenish Nutrition acquires A-One Feed Supplements Ltd
28th November 2014
Leading nutritional solutions company acquires Yorkshire animal nutrition business
BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD FOR DEVENISH AT AGRISCOT
27th November 2014
Progut® Rumen, a unique, patented “3 in 1” hydrolysed yeast from Devenish Nutrition was placed as the top nutrition product and 2nd overall in the AgriScot New Products Competition.
DEVENISH NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL SHEEPDOG TRIALS A ROARING SUCCESS
25th September 2014
The Hanley Farm in Kilbegnet, Creggs, Co. Roscommon saw upwards of 25,000 visitors from across the UK, Ireland and beyond “come bye” to watch the 2014 Devenish Nutrition International Sheep Dog Trails from the 12-14th September.
Devenish Nutrition International Sheepdog Trials launched
11th August 2014
Sheepdog trialling enthusiasts from all over Ireland and Britain will converge on Creggs, Co. Roscommon from September 12-14th for the Devenish Nutrition International Sheepdog Trials.
Prof Paul Hughes and Dr Wallace Henry Pig Reproduction Papers
22nd July 2014
During July, Devenish Nutrition had the privilege of having two experts on Pig Reproduction speak at a number of events, where they shared their expertise on behalf of Devenish. Professor Paul Hughes discussed “Breeding herd management to maximise efficiency & output”, whilst Dr Wallace Henry presented “30 piglets per sow per year: A dream?”
NEW GENERATION YEAST OFFERS SEVEN FOLD FINANCIAL RETURN
7th July 2014
A live yeast feed has shown to significantly improve milk yield and reduce Somatic Cell Score at all stages of lactation for cows fed different diets across the yield spectrum. The Yeast has also been heralded a first because it is stable during storage and pelleting.