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Beef
How much silage is on farm after first cut?
Kieran Mailey
With first-cut silage complete, take the time to complete a quick fodder budget.
15 June 2024 Management
Five tips to stretch grass covers for grazing
Grazing management has become challenging for many farms as wet weather has left ground soft and growth rates are below demand. Outlined are some tips to stretching grass covers.
21 May 2024 Management
Managing the grazing rotation through peak grass growth
Grass growth is running ahead of demand, making it harder to manage grazing rotations.
Five tips for first cut silage
As silage season moves into top gear across Ireland, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
18 May 2024 Management
Five areas to focus on farm safety
Keep safety in mind as farms move into silage season and other fieldwork is carried out. Outlined are some tips to working safely.
11 May 2024 Management
Testing slurry and silage for targeted efficiency
Slurry is both a valuable asset and a potential pollutant. Understanding the composition and quality of your slurry is key to maximising its value while minimising environmental impact.
28 February 2024 Footprint Farmers
Five tips for managing the silage pit
When it comes to keeping a clean face on the silage clamp, outlined are some tips to managing the pit this winter.
11 November 2023 Management
Five farm maintenance jobs to complete before winter
With cattle housed, outlined are five jobs to consider as the winter feeding routine gets underway.
21 October 2023 Management
Time for a fodder budget after second-cut silage
With more farmers looking to get silage harvested this week, a fodder budget should be carried out once the job is finished.
15 August 2023 Management
Five tips for harvesting second-cut silage in difficult weather
Wet weather has held up farmers from harvesting second-cut silage. Outlined are some tips to making silage if farmers plan to cut grass in the days ahead.
22 July 2023 Management
Bringing surplus paddocks back into the grazing rotation
Where grazing paddocks have been taken out for silage, outlined is some advice to bring these swards back into the rotation.
30 May 2023 Grass & feeding
Five tips for closing up second-cut silage
Where farmers are just finishing first-cut silage this week, outlined are some tips to keep in mind if fields will be closed for a second cut.
27 May 2023 Grass & feeding