Management
Declan Marren on 16 Apr 2021
Watch: grazing update from Tullamore Farm
Declan Marren caught up with Shaun Diver this week to see what's been happening on Tullamore Farm.
Stephen Robb on 15 Apr 2021
Laser-armed robotic weeder hits the market
Robots are poised to play a big role in the crop production in the near future.
Gary Abbott on 14 Apr 2021
Pasture rejuvenation tools: He-Va Sward Rejuvenator
Agriquip, the Irish He-Va importers based inTipperary offer the He-Va Sward Rejuvenator as a dedicated tool to help repair and rejuvenate old pastures.
Peter McCann on 14 Apr 2021
More milk from forage in Tyrone
Efficient use of concentrates has boosted milk yields on the Marshall farm. Peter McCann reports.
Siobhán Walsh on 14 Apr 2021
Buffer zones: know where to keep your distance
Fertiliser and plant protection product application is limited close to watercourses and farmers should be familiar with the rules as we enter peak season.
Adam Woods on 14 Apr 2021
Banking the 2021 BDGP and BEEP payments
Adam Woods takes a look at the BDGP and BEEP requirements for 2021 and the new dairy-beef weighing scheme launched earlier this year.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
NI Sheep Programme: mid-season lambing round-up
With mid-season lambing in full swing, Kieran Mailey gives an update from some of the upland and hill flocks in the programme.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
Calf scour: what is the cause?
As many suckler farmers struggle to get stock out to grass, scour has become a problem in sheds. Knowing what is causing the scour is important, writes Kieran Mailey.
Adam Woods on 14 Apr 2021
Breeding management key to success
Keeping focused during the breeding season is key to success.
Andy Doyle on 14 Apr 2021
Tillage management: work load switches to plant protection once again
With planting now almost completed, the work emphasis shifts to growth regulation, nitrogen on spring crops and fungicide on winter cereals.
Aidan Brennan on 14 Apr 2021
Dairy management: bull selection, weather and fertiliser
Aidan Brennan discusses bull selection, cold weather and fertiliser on silage ground
Darren Carty on 14 Apr 2021
Sheep management: artificially rearing lambs, orf and TAMS II
This week’s notes look at artificial rearing systems, dealing with an orf outbreak and the impending TAMS II deadline.
Adam Woods on 14 Apr 2021
Beef management: getting ready for breeding, dosing and silage budgeting
Adam Woods takes a look at managing tight grass supplies, silage budgeting, dosing grazing animals and getting ready for breeding.
John Egerton on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer Writes: choice words and spilt blood over EFS
The Environmental Farming Scheme does not compare well with previous agri-environment schemes, writes John Egerton
Declan Marren on 13 Apr 2021
Watch: Thrive dairy calf to beef special
Declan Marren outlines the 20-page Thrive special, available free inside this week’s Irish Farmers Journal.
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.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Apr 2021
Five cattle management jobs to complete at turnout
As more cattle start filtering back to grass, Kieran Mailey outlines some management tasks to complete as cattle leave the shed.
Shane Murphy on 08 Apr 2021
Watch: Angus bulls top €3,200 in Bandon
Angus and Friesian bulls went under the hammer in Bandon Mart today as two clubs hosted sales.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
Tullamore Farm: breeding key to performance
Adam Woods takes a look at breeding on Tullamore Farm as part of our webinar series.
Kieran Mailey on 07 Apr 2021
Five tips for a successful breeding season
With breeding due to start in May for spring calving herds, Kieran Mailey outlines five tips for getting cows back in-calf.