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Beef
Five tips to closing off grazing ground
Kieran Mailey
As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.
2 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Beef: last rotation commences for 2024
Farms will now be on their last rotation of grazing, signalling the end of a difficult 2024 for grass.
1 October 2024 Management
Getting on top of weed control in reseeds
Ground conditions are still holding up on many farms, making it a good time to target weeds in reseeded grass swards.
Red and white cows in Wicklow
The Somers' family are milking Montbeliarde cows near Arklow in Co. Wicklow and supply liquid milk to Tirlan
25 September 2024 Milk quality
Grass+ Beef: tight grass supplies likely to cause early housing
While ground conditions have improved significantly, particularly in the west, grass is tight on farms which will likely cause early housing of cattle.
25 September 2024 Grass & feeding
Dairy Management: grass growth continues to disappoint
Grass growth rates continue to disappoint, leading to increased fears of a fodder deficit next spring
18 September 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: weekends aren't what they used to be
A chance log in to his agfood was a bit of a wake up call last weekend.
18 September 2024 Farmer Writes
Efficient farming around the environment in Limerick
Improving water quality and applying clover were discussed at a recent National Milk Quality farm walk in Limerick.
15 September 2024 News
Teagasc to host grassland climate adaptation conference
The event organisers said they hope to identify the risks and opportunities for Irish grassland systems and to highlight the knowledge gaps that may exist which require an additional research focus.
5 September 2024 News
Too much rain or too little causing problems
Farmers in the west and north are suffering with too much rain, while those in parts of Munster and Leinster haven't got enough writes Thomas Condon
28 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Farmer Writes: going for a third cut of silage
We had a discussion group from Tipperary here a few weeks ago, it was great to have them and get their opinions and insights into different topics here.
21 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Fox family wins Kerry Agribusiness Milk Quality and Sustainability Award
Ian, John and Mary Fox were announced as the winners of the competition at an awards ceremony in Limerick on Tuesday night.
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