Sheep - Grass and Management
John Crowe on 23 June 2021
Grass+: grass quality and an increasing soil moisture deficit
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss the importance of reacting early if growth slows due to the current soil moisture deficit.
John Crowe on 19 June 2021
The Grass Week: mid-season grass measuring
John Crowe takes a look at what figures are important when measuring grass in the mid-season.
John Crowe on 16 June 2021
Grass+Dairy: grass quality is a constant battle on farm
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss managing grass quality and a soil moisture deficit hitting some areas.
John Crowe on 12 June 2021
The Grass Week: managing your spring reseed
As many early reseeds hit the six-week stage, John Crowe takes a look at the next steps in establishing the new sward.
Jack Kennedy on 11 June 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
With grass growing out over the ditches there is silage, fertiliser, topping, slurry and much more happening alongside plenty of scheme news
Kieran Mailey on 9 June 2021
NI Sheep Programme: paddocks pushing stocking rates in Co Derry
Having split up 12 acres of grazing into seven paddocks during May, programme farmer Clement Lynch gives Kieran Mailey an overview of the setup.
John Crowe on 9 June 2021
Grass+: correcting grass quality without running short
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss the current grass quality issue that is effecting many farms at the minute
John Crowe on 5 June 2021
The Grass Week: trusting the figures
Pre-grazing covers are climbing, as grass growth is well in excess of demand on many farms, writes John Crowe.
Jack Kennedy on 4 June 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
Grass growth has really kicked on and, this week, the specialists discuss what's happening to manage the grass burst on farms.
John Crowe on 2 June 2021
Maintaining grass quality is crucial
John Crowe and Adam Woods discuss increased grass growth and dealing with the surplus grass on farms.
Contributor on 2 June 2021
Using seven-week weights to track performance
With performance to seven weeks on target, Teagasc researcher Frank Campion says the goal on farms participating in the Teagasc BETTER farm sheep programme is to carry this through to weaning.
John Crowe on 29 May 2021
The Grass Week: things are looking up for the start of June
Grass growth rates are on the up as many wait for dryer weather to get silage cut, writes John Crowe.
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