Autumn grazing

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Five tips to closing off grazing ground

Five tips to closing off grazing ground

As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Trying to keep autumn grazing on track

Trying to keep autumn grazing on track

Some farms are faced with a lower grass supply and possibly more mouths to feed with corrective options reducing the longer the year progresses.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: autumn grazing planner and lamb slaughter performance

Sheep Management: autumn grazing planner and lamb slaughter performance

Farmers facing tight grass supplies will have much more options to overcome challenges if they take stock of current circumstances and put a plan in place early.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn

Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn

Grass utilisation tends to be lower in autumn, so to get the most from swards late in the season, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Autumn grazing management needs to start now

Autumn grazing management needs to start now

A higher number of ewes requiring preferential treatment and a lower drafting rate on many farms will increase demand for grass in the coming months.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland