Grazing
John Crowe on 28 Jul 2021
Getting the most from your 2021 reseed
John Crowe takes a look at the important steps too ensure your reseed is a success and the challenges faced when reseeding in 2021.
John Crowe on 28 Jul 2021
Reseeding: the best varieties to achieve your goals
Ivan, Susan and David Thomas converted to Dairy farming in 2018 with a focus on producing milk from grass using the top grass varieties when reseeding, writes John Crowe
John Egerton on 28 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: great farming year in the west
Fermanagh farmer John Egerton is having the best year of his life farming wise in 2021.
David Wright on 28 Jul 2021
Change of emphasis in Tier 2 grant scheme
Projects that improve environmental outcomes are particularly welcome in the second tranche of the scheme.
John Crowe on 28 Jul 2021
Grass+: rain arrives for some while others wait
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grass availability and grazing targets as growth is predicted to rise.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Rich biodiversity in west Limerick
Aidan Brennan profiles the finalists for the Kerry Agribusiness Quality & Sustainability Awards.
Aidan Brennan on 28 Jul 2021
Top performance overlooking the Fergus estuary
Aidan Brennan profiles the finalists in the Kerry Agribusiness Quality & Sustainability Awards.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Jul 2021
NI Sheep Programme: dry conditions provide a grazing famine or feast
The dry conditions in July have seen contrasting grazing conditions on the programme farms, as Kieran Mailey reports.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Jul 2021
Top tips to deal with a grazing shortage
A lack of rain during July and the recent heatwave has left many farmers facing a shortage of grass. Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to keep animals fed.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 28 Jul 2021
Podcast: grass shortages and landing punches
This week, we hear how to handle grass shortages, strong mart trade in Birr and Anne O’Donoghue talks to boxer Christina Desmond.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Jul 2021
Beef management: be alert for lungworm following rain
The combination of rain and warm temperatures will see worm levels increasing on grazing ground, so herd owners should be on the lookout for any cattle developing lungworm.
James Strain on 27 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: anyone looking for rain?
Following the good weather, James Strain has his second-cut silage baled and in the shed.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Jul 2021
Five tips to deal with hot weather and a grass shortage
Dealing with high temperatures and a lack of grass is a big problem for farmers at present. Following our tips can help get cattle through the current warm spell with fewer issues.
John Crowe on 24 Jul 2021
The Grass Week: managing grass during a drought
High temperatures and dry conditions hit growth rates in most parts of the country, writes John Crowe.
David Wright on 21 Jul 2021
£12m for second tranche of Tier 2
Expressions of interest in the scheme must be submitted by 13 August 2021.
John Crowe on 21 Jul 2021
Grass+Dairy: soaring temperatures cause yet another issue for grass growth
John Crowe discusses the effects high temperatures and sun shine are having on grass growth.
Kieran Mailey on 21 Jul 2021
NI Sheep Programme: Making the most of dry weather for reseeding
Dermot McAleese has just finished reseeding silage swards on his Co Antrim farm. Kieran Mailey reports.
Declan Marren on 21 Jul 2021
Thrive: can I stop feeding meal to calves at grass?
With weather conditions providing perfect grazing conditions, it may make sense to stop meal feeding to calves on some farms at least. Declan Marren looks at the details.
Kieran Mailey on 20 Jul 2021
Beef management: time for a mid-summer weight gain check
Mid-summer is a good time to weigh cattle and check how animals are performing at grass.
Declan Marren on 17 Jul 2021
Thrive weekly roundup: five tasks on dairy-beef farms this month
This week's Thrive dairy-beef roundup looks at five tasks that need to be carried out on farms this month, as well as a grazing update from the demo farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary.