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Selecting the best grass varieties in 2024
Aidan Brennan
Grassland researchers Tomas Tubritt and Michael O’Donovan fromTeagasc, Moorepark, look at some of the considerations farmers should be making before choosing a grass variety.
27 March 2024 News
Carrying 2.5 cows/ha without fertiliser 'not a challenge'
Dr James Humphreys from Teagasc said that it would be a pity to cut stocking rates any further under the nitrates derogation as current stocking rates could easily be held under no fertiliser systems.
27 March 2024 Reseeding
New clover-safe spray on the market
Aidan Brennan looks at the new clover-safe spray that is licensed for use to kill docks and other weeds in.
What to consider for reseeding this spring
Declan Collins looks at how farmers can get a successful reseeding plan in place this spring.
27 March 2024 Reseeding
Reseeding season almost here
Aidan Brennan takes a look at what articles are in the focus on reseeding and argues that there could be more reseeding done this year than normal.
27 March 2024 Reseeding
Is red clover a runner this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the advantages of red clover and some of the things to watch out for when sowing the crop.
20 March 2024 Reseeding
Multi-species sward and red clover silage measures - your questions answered
The Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers for the measures which opened for applications this week.
10 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Difficult start for red clover project
The ZeroNsile project run by AgriSearch involves 12 farmers across various parts of NI.
6 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Multi-species sward and red clover silage measures reopen
The previous payment rate of up to €300/ha has been retained and applications can now be made online through the BISS system.
5 March 2024 News
Five tips for turning cattle out to grass
Although ground conditions are currently poor, mid- to late-March will hopefully see lighter cattle filtering out to grass as weather improves. Outlined are some tips for turnout.
2 March 2024 Management
€12,600 grass growth hit for dairy farms
Farmers have to be weaned off their dependence on excess feed and fertiliser and get back to a clear focus on driving grass output, says Joe Patton of Teagasc.
28 February 2024 News
My Farming Week: Hugh Massy, Rathkeale, Co Limerick
Co Limerick dairy farmer Hugh Massy came home full-time in 2017 and is investing in facilities over a number of years to get time back from the farm.
14 February 2024 News