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Spring is upon us and with that comes the start of the grazing season. At a recent farm walk dairy farmer Paul Sheehan shared his top tips for the months ahead, writes Daire Cregg
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Very heavy rain across the country is set to continue with over 20mm of rain forecast for the coming week, writes Aidan Brennan.
Colostrum needs to be carefully managed and it must be ensured that calves receive adequate amounts in the first two hours of life.
Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers worried about wet land with slurry tanks filling up.
With calving just around the corner, time is running out to plan the start of grazing. For those who haven't yet, walking the farm and developing a spring rotation planner are key.
Farmers and contractors are reporting difficult ground conditions for spreading slurry, writes Aidan Brennan.
Adam Woods takes a look at the importance of adhering to the slurry spreading rules to avoid any damage to water quality.
Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.
