Darren Carty on 16 June 2021
Recapping on new nitrates watercourse and roadway rules
The new farm roadway rules which came into effect on 1 January concern all farmers while the watercourse fencing and water trough location rules apply to farmers exceeding a stocking rate of 170kg/ha.
Aidan Brennan on 16 June 2021
Key considerations for a cattle underpass
Aidan Brennan discusses some of the key considerations when it comes to cattle underpasses.
Darren Carty on 16 June 2021
Strong correlation between good infrastructure and labour efficiency
Good farm infrastructure generally allows tasks to be carried out in a more efficient manner while there is also a strong correlation with positive animal performance and prevention of health issues.
Darren Carty on 16 June 2021
Watch: new sheep shed transforms farm infrastructure in Roscommon
The shed built at the end of 2020 has been integral in allowing Shane Moore to expand flock numbers while not interfering with off-farm employment.
Darren Carty on 19 August 2020
A safe and efficient creep-area crush
The well-thought-out crush allows the two-bay back-to-back slatted shed to double up for handling cattle.
Darren Carty on 29 April 2020
Optimum weed control is all about the timing
The infestation of weeds in a sward can have a major negative effect on the performance of grassland swards and volume of grass grown and utilised.
Darren Carty on 29 April 2020
Ideal weather for land improvement tasks
The fine weather in recent weeks is giving an opportunity to carry out maintenance works on all land types including more marginal areas that would usually not be fit to work until later in the year.
Darren Carty on 29 April 2020
Applying lime can provide a 7:1 return on investment
Maintaining soils at the optimum pH will improve soil structure, promote soil micro-organism and earthworm activity and increase nutrient availability.
Jack Kennedy on 25 December 2019
Handling set up for the future
Consider all options when looking at new handling facilities on livestock farms, writes Jack Kennedy.
Peter Varley on 1 May 2019
Sheep fencing through TAMS II
Farmers planning on using TAMS II grant aid to erect sheep fencing need to be aware of the procedures, writes Peter Varley.
William Conlon on 1 May 2019
Watch: five robots for high-yielding Waterford herd
Five DeLaval V300s were recently installed on Cappoquin Estate, which is home to the Tintur Holstein herd. William Conlon reports.
William Conlon on 1 May 2019
€82,000 underpass for Pallaskenry provides access to 175ac of grazing ground
There has been a big surge in the number of underpasses being installed on dairy farms over the past year, writes William Conlon reports.
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