Fertiliser
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 09 Apr 2021
Weekend weather: arctic airmass and risk of thunder
An unseasonable cold snap is due to set in this weekend with temperatures dropping to well below zero in some places.
Bill O'Keeffe on 07 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: moving calving forward to minimise peak milk fallout
We are moving calving forward by 10 days in our case, which will move peak production forward into late March or early April, writes Bill O'Keeffe.
on 07 Apr 2021
So-called ‘REPS-2’ pilot scheme is a sham compared to original REPS
The IFA pointed out that the scheme has been quietly renamed and is nowhere near delivering on the promises made in the programme for government.
Derek Robinson on 07 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: decision made on roadmap for the farm
Derek Robinson’s goals for his farm business have changed, with his children in full-time employment off the farm
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
From the Tramlines: weather staggers spring sowing progress
Stephen Robb talks to growers from Derry, Meath and Cork, with each grower at different stages of their spring sowing campaign.
on 07 Apr 2021
Grass+Dairy: growth rates to slow as cold weather persists
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss starting the second rotation and keeping quality grass in the diet
Kieran Mailey on 03 Apr 2021
Five tips for reducing the risk of tetany in suckler cows
Spring is a period when weather can be extremely variable, putting suckler cows sucking a calf at a higher risk of grass tetany. Following the outlined tips can reduce this risk.
Darren Carty on 03 Apr 2021
Early lactation ewe supplementation rates for every scenario
The grass supply situation is hugely variable across farms, while next week’s sharp drop in temperatures is likely to require freshly lambed ewes and their lambs to be retained indoors for a period.
Gary Abbott on 31 Mar 2021
Virtual Machinery Day: LESS application methods go head-to-head
As part of Virtual Machinery Day we put each of the low emission slurry spreading (LESS) systems to the test, to find out what the differences really are.
Kieran Mailey on 31 Mar 2021
NI Sheep Programme: lambing well advanced on lowland farms
Three of the programme farms operate early lambing flocks and apart from weather challenges, the farms have experienced few problems this spring.
Andy Doyle on 31 Mar 2021
Tillage Management: spring workload is intensifying
There has been a lot of spring planting done but waiting for good seedbed conditions becomes increasingly important as we move later in the year.
Adam Woods on 31 Mar 2021
Beef Management: coccisiosis, delayed turnout and advice on fertiliser
Adam Woods takes a look at coccidiosis in calves, keeping calved cows right if turnout is delayed and some advice on fertiliser for grazing
Aidan Brennan on 31 Mar 2021
Dairy Management: breeding, fertiliser for silage ground and lime
Aidan Brennan goes through what farmers should be doing in advance of the breeding season and gives fertiliser advice for silage ground
Aidan Brennan on 31 Mar 2021
Watch back: IFJ fertiliser webinar
The Irish Farmers Journal hosted a special webinar on fertiliser, with advice from Journal and Teagasc specialists on understanding the language around rates, guidelines for silage and grazing.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Mar 2021
Deadline for derogation applications extended to mid-April
The deadline to submit an application for a nitrates derogation has been extended by the Department of Agriculture.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Mar 2021
Fertiliser prices to rise again in April
Fertiliser merchants across NI indicate that further price increases are expected on new stocks delivered in April.
Peter McCann on 24 Mar 2021
Dairylink: milk yields drop after calving delay
John Oliver will complete the gradual move to spring calving next year. Peter McCann reports.
Gary Abbott on 24 Mar 2021
Quaile Farm Machinery appointed Bogballe dealer
Quaile Farm Machinery has recently been appointed dealer for the Bogballe fertiliser spreader range.
Contributor on 24 Mar 2021
Getting to grips with GPS-controlled fertiliser spreaders
Teagasc farm machinery specialist Francis Quigley explains how GPS-controlled fertiliser spreaders operate and the requirements involved in securing TAMS grant aid on such a unit.
Contributor on 23 Mar 2021
Week 24 study guide answers: farm safety
As part of last weeks’ study guide (week 24 – farm safety), study guide author Pat Curtin asked students a number questions in the student activities. here he details the answers.