Fertiliser
Amy Forde on 15 May 2021
Macra and Teagasc launch PhD into the economic return of young farmers
Outgoing Macra president Thomas Duffy has said the PhD will take a look at an area in farming which is “unfortunately overlooked” - young farmers and their economic return.
Niall Hurson on 14 May 2021
Teagasc paper confirms no traces of protected urea in milk
Farmers in Ireland are being encouraged to switch from using CAN fertiliser to protected urea.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Scrap VAT exemptions on fertiliser and feed – OECD report
Removing the VAT exemptions on fertiliser and animal feed would result in an increase in the costs of these inputs for farmers.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 12 May 2021
Fertiliser spreader health check
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney offer some advice worth considering to ensure your spreader continues to perform well this summer.
Adam Woods on 12 May 2021
Beef Management: grass supplies, bull finishing, minding breeding bulls and BPS
Adam Woods has advice on breeding bull management, finishing under-16-month bulls, grass supplies and the upcoming BPS deadline.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
From the Tramlines: warmer weather welcomed
Andy Doyle talks to growers from counties Laois, Louth and Galway, who have different opinions on the rain, but all are glad to see temperatures improve.
Kieran Mailey on 08 May 2021
Five options for stretching grazing covers
Cold weather has curtailed grass growth, leaving farmers struggling to keep cattle at grass. Outlined are five options to stretch grazing rotations until growth picks up.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Liquid N: why the return in popularity?
There’s a renewed interest in liquid nitrogen at present and lots of different options are available to farmers.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Overcoming and embracing challenges faced in farming
Farmers need to consider the changes coming in as a challenge not just to be overcome but to improve farm businesses.
Siobhán Walsh on 05 May 2021
Massive drops in nitrogen and fungicide use on this Tipperary farm
The Tierneys' tillage farm in Co Tipperary is no ordinary farm. It is a farm preparing for a future with less pesticides and fertiliser use.
Adam Woods on 05 May 2021
Beef Management: grass growth issues, breeding and BPS applications
Adam Woods has advice on grass growth, breeding and getting your BPS form submitted in this week's beef management notes.
Kieran Mailey on 05 May 2021
CAN prices rise by £12/t for May
Some merchants have implemented further price rises to CAN from the start of May
Peter McCann on 04 May 2021
Dairylink: plans for first silage and reseeding
John Oliver is planning to harvest first-cut silage on his farm in mid-May.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Apr 2021
Soil fertility above average performance, but 70% of soils not at optimum level
There is plenty of room for improvement to soil indexes on Tullamore Farm, despite soil test results being above the national average.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Apr 2021
Dairy Management: sexed semen and fertiliser
Aidan Brennan looks at the dos and don'ts if considering using sexed semen at this breeding season.
Brian Nicholson on 28 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: fearful over mid-season lamb prices
There has been much talk of the excellent prices lamb and hoggets have been making at present and about time too. However, I am a little fearful of what will happen as mid-season lamb comes on stream.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Apr 2021
In pictures: Kellys of Borris to host online timed auction
Kellys of Borris, one of Ireland’s largest machinery dealerships, is set to host an online timed auction starting Friday 30 April and finishing Wednesday 5 May.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Apr 2021
My Farming Week: Adam Turtle, Ballymena, Co Antrim
Ballymena farmer Adam Turtle switched from sucklers to rearing calves last year and although it has been a steep learning curve, he enjoys the new system.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Apr 2021
Five things to consider when reseeding
When reseeding grassland, correcting soil pH and drainage issues before carrying out field work are just some things to consider before sowing gout new grass.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Apr 2021
Setting up the spreader to spread sustainably
Fertiliser spreaders are busy at this time of the year. Having the spreader set up correctly is essential for efficient and sustainable fertiliser use.