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Dairy
Grass issues and winter feed dominate discussion
Aidan Brennan
Difficulties with grass and grazing didn’t end when the weather improved in late April and farmers are still encountering plenty of challenges, particularly around silage stocks, writes Aidan Brennan.
15 May 2024 Management
Dairy Management: growing silage and spreading fertiliser
Aidan Brennan says farmers should be doing fodder budgets for the winter now to assess if they'll have enough silage or not for the winter.
15 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Beef: cautious optimism as growth figures rise
Growth rose last week amid warmer weather, but it is still well behind where it should normally be.
Getting to grips with red clover silage
Red clover has been increasing in popularity, but its establishment and cutting procedure differ from that of traditional ryegrass swards.
15 May 2024 Soil
Dairy management: grass growth rates slower than expected
According to Teagasc, a high proportion of farms are very tight for grass as we approach mid-May, writes Aidan Brennan.
13 May 2024 Management
Teagasc launches BEEF2024 open day
'Securing your future' is the theme of this year's Teagasc BEEF2024 open day, which will take place on 26 June in Grange, Co Meath.
9 May 2024 News
Growth rates predicted to rise this week
With growth rates predicted to rise, Declan Collins looks at what farmers should do in the coming week.
8 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Time to target grassland weeds
Spraying weeds such as docks and thistles is recommended before they mature and produce seeds.
7 May 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: powerful break from the rain
The suns long awaited appearance changed saw yard work dramatically reduced on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
1 May 2024 Farmer Writes
Dairy Management: maximising grass growth and breeding cows
Aidan Brennan says May is the month to drive on grass growth by spreading a bit extra nitrogen and re-filling silage pits
1 May 2024 Management
Farm Tech Talk: sheds, sheep prices and sowing clover
A palatial shed for pedigree cattle in Monaghan, the latest sheep prices and advice for over-sowing clover feature in this week's show.
26 April 2024 News
Clover week 2024: top tips for getting clover to work
Aidan Brennan outlines some of the top tips when trying to get clover established in permanent grassland.
24 April 2024 Grass & feeding