Grass growth
Aidan Brennan on 12 Apr 2021
Dairy management: milder weather on the way
With milder weather forecast for the coming week, grass growth rates should increase, writes Aidan Brennan.
Declan Marren on 10 Apr 2021
Thrive: hitting growth targets with yearlings at grass
Performance at grass for the first six to eight weeks post turnout is often the greatest of the year. It is important to have good grass ahead of stock at all times to maximise this thrive.
Aidan Brennan on 07 Apr 2021
Dairy management: Weather, feeding rates and calves
Aidan Brennan looks at the impact of the cold weather on grass growth and says now is the time to be weaning the oldest calves
Darren Carty on 07 Apr 2021
Sheep management: lime and nutrients, lactating hoggets and Nematodirus risk
The higher cost of fertiliser in 2021 can be partly offset by ensuring soil pH is at optimum levels to enhance the availability of soil nutrients and the response to applied nutrients.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
Beef Managment: silage fertiliser, labour efficiency and breeding prep
With silage fertiliser being spread on beef farms, we take a look at what amounts and types should eb going out and we also take a look at streamlining things in the yard after a busy spring
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
Aidan Brennan on 05 Apr 2021
Dairy Management: return to winter weather
The weather over the last few days was more like winter than early April, writes Aidan Brennan.
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.
on 31 Mar 2021
Grass+Dairy: changeable weather proves problematic
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grazing in challenging conditions and when to start of the second rotation.
Aidan Brennan on 29 Mar 2021
Dairy management: counting the days to the second rotation
After a wet and windy weekend, Aidan Brennan has some key grassland management advice for dairy farmers.
Darren Carty on 24 Mar 2021
Sheep system in the spotlight at session one of Tullamore Farm virtual series
There were several areas of discussion that attracted close attention from viewers, ranging from the performance of the Mule ewe to mixed grazing and infertility issues.
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.
on 24 Mar 2021
Grass+Dairy: predicted growth slows as cold spell forecast
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grass growth and predicting the start date of the second rotation.
Kieran Mailey on 17 Mar 2021
Ten tips to start the grazing season
With rising feed costs, suckler farmers will look to get as many cattle out to grass as soon as possible over the coming weeks. Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to getting spring grazing under way.
Aidan Brennan on 17 Mar 2021
Clover content recovering in Clonakilty
Aidan Brennan visits Teagasc research farm at Clonakilty to get an update on the clover experiment
on 17 Mar 2021
Big jump in growth to come
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss spring grazing management, fertiliser application and the predicted rise in growth rates
Declan Marren on 17 Mar 2021
Grass+ Beef: last week’s heavy rain delaying cattle returning to grass
Ground conditions are improving this week after last week's heavy rain saw a lot of stock rehoused.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Mar 2021
Key lessons from BETTER Farm NI programme
With GM/ha rising by £401/ha during the BETTER Farm NI programme, Kieran Mailey outlines the key lessons learned that drive profitability.
Kieran Mailey on 06 Mar 2021
Beef management: Five tips to prepare cattle for spring turnout
Turning cattle out to grass in mid to late March takes planning to make sure animals do not run out of grass. Outlined are some tips to get animals ready for grazing.
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Sheep Management: prompt fertiliser application and ewe-hogget dilemma
Ground conditions have improved significantly in many parts of the country this week and producers should be ready to apply fertiliser once conditions allow to kickstart grass growth.