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April beans: the big planting question
Siobhán Walsh
Many farmers are wondering what crops to plant as the season moves on. In this article, we examine the costs involved with spring beans.
10 April 2024 News
Ornua rises PPI for March
Ornua’s estimate of member co-op processing costs was 8.95c/l, excluding VAT, in March.
3 April 2024 News
Ban on feeding high crude protein from 15 April
A maximum crude protein content of 15% for feed applies to all holdings with a grassland stocking rate of 130kg N/ha or above.
Could you plant beans with your maize?
Maize is high in energy, but low in protein. This trial is looking at ways to solve this problem.
20 March 2024 Fodder
Derogation opens for 2024 applications
Dairy farmers can also declare cow banding information to the Department for 2024.
12 March 2024 News
Ground conditions most important when planting beans
Beans are a really good option for growers as they provide a break crop in the rotation and do not require any artificial nitrogen.
27 February 2024 News
Arla reports flat financial performance in 2023
Co-operative pays higher than expected dividend to farmers.
20 February 2024 News
Five tips when changing from store to finishing diets
When moving cattle from a store to finishing diet, consider some of the outlined tips to follow.
3 February 2024 Management
2024 protein payment offers insurance
The protein payment offers farmers a secure income which is not dependent on yield or crop price.
23 January 2024 News
A view from China - a shift away from pork
Pork and rice are two critical staples in the diet in China and, therefore, the price and supply of both are held as a high priority by China’s government.
17 January 2024 Viewpoints
Lakeland lifts milk price for December
Lakeland Dairies has announced another rise in milk price for December following a 1.9c/l rise in November.
10 January 2024 News
Lakeland offers rise of 1.1c/l for December
Lakeland Dairies has announced another rise in milk price for December following a 1.9c/l rise in November.
10 January 2024 News