Management
Kieran Mailey on 23 Oct 2021
Five tips for managing autumn cows through the breeding season
As breeding is about to start for most autumn-calving suckler herds, follow the outlined tips to manage cows.
Rachel Donovan on 22 Oct 2021
Weekend weather: unsettled in most parts, but remaining mild
Check out this weekend's weather forecast according to Met Éireann.
Aidan Brennan on 22 Oct 2021
Land leasing: 'Paying €400 to €500/acre is simply not sustainable'
Austin Finn was speaking at a Land Mobility farm walk in Co Donegal on Wednesday, held in conjunction with Aurivo Co-Op.
Peter McCann on 20 Oct 2021
BDG participants make more profit, study finds
Participation in discussion groups has a ‘positive impact’ on the financial performance of farm businesses.
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Tillage Management: conditions remain good for autumn planting
Ground conditions may remain good enough to get more winter planting done across much of the country.
Darren Carty on 20 Oct 2021
Sheep Management: mating ewe lambs, hill ewe condition and manure deadline
Teagasc research shows that the heavier ewe lambs are at mating the better the chances are of lambs rearing an average of one lamb per ewe lamb joined to rams.
Aidan Brennan on 20 Oct 2021
Dairy Management: managing feed this winter
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the important factors when it comes to picking a ration and feeding cows silage and other feeds.
Declan Marren on 20 Oct 2021
Beef Management: pneumonia, worm burdens and dairy-beef farm walks
Declan Marren outlines some management tips for beef farmers over the coming week in relation to pneumonia, housing and worm burdens in dairy-beef calves.
Donal Magner on 20 Oct 2021
Exploring forest food in Clonad
An abundance of edible plants and fungi in Co. Offaly woodland in foraging field day. Donal Magner reports.
Kieran Mailey on 19 Oct 2021
Beef management: time for pregnancy scanning spring-calving cows
Farmers operating spring-calving suckler herds should be thinking about pregnancy scanning cows.
Aidan Brennan on 18 Oct 2021
Dairy management: dealing with wintry conditions
The weather forecast for the week ahead is for colder and wetter weather, writes Aidan Brennan.
Declan Marren on 17 Oct 2021
Top tips for grazing forage crops
Grazing forage crops over the winter is a great way to reduce winter feed costs on beef farms, where it is suitable to do so.
Kieran Mailey on 16 Oct 2021
Beef management: five tips for finishing out the grazing season
On farms that still have a significant quantity of grass available, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to make use of these covers.
John Crowe on 16 Oct 2021
The Grass Week: grazing management in challenging conditions
Be prepared for grazing in challenging conditions this autumn, writes John Crowe.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Oct 2021
Weekend weather: Mild and unsettled with patches of fog
According to Met Éireann, the weather will be mild this weekend, but scattered showers will give way to mist and fog in places.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Oct 2021
Husqvarna unveils latest generation of 90cc chainsaws
Husqvarna has just revealed its latest generation of chainsaws within the professional 90cc segment.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Carbon trading: how woodland owners can get paid for their carbon
Donal Whelan, ITGA technical director, reports on the EU Forest Strategy.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Carbon trading – hot air or real opportunity
The advent of Environmental Social Governance as a requirement for businesses presents opportunity for those considering forestry, writes Paddy Bruton, managing director of Forestry Services Ltd and Euroforest Ireland.
Adam Woods on 13 Oct 2021
Tullamore Farm: battle of the bull breeds
Adam Woods takes a look at the 2020 bull performance on Tullamore Farm and how it compares with other years.
Adam Woods on 13 Oct 2021
Beef Management: weighing deadlines, BDGP deadlines and heifer sales
Adam Woods takes a look at BDGP deadlines, BEEP-S weighing dates and the upcoming in calf heifer sale on Tullamore Farm.