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Dairy management: warmer weather on the way
Aidan Brennan
With plenty of moisture in the soil, grass growth rates should improve once air temperatures pick up, writes Aidan Brennan
15 June 2024 Management
Five tips to stretch grass covers for grazing
Grazing management has become challenging for many farms as wet weather has left ground soft and growth rates are below demand. Outlined are some tips to stretching grass covers.
12 June 2024 Management
Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers
The hands-on nature of dairy farming means that dairy farmers won't be able to trundle along and put up with lower farm incomes supported by off-farm jobs, writes Aidan Brennan.
Rearing 6,500 calves ‘McDonald’s-style’ in UK
Adam Woods visited Long Lane Farm this week, which rears 6,500 calves annually for the Buitelaar Group.
12 June 2024 Breeding & health
Sheep Management: grass management and controlling scald
Grassland management has become much more complicated over the last 10 days, with growth rates dipping significantly and grass heading out much quicker
12 June 2024 Management
Beef Management: grass supplies, grass quality and slurry spreading
In this week's Beef Management, Adam Woods takes a look at grass supplies, grass quality and slurry spreading advice.
12 June 2024 Management
Dairy Management: grass growth rates start to suffer
Cold, northerly winds are hampering grass growth rates and making swards stressed, writes Aidan Brennan.
12 June 2024 Management
Cold and wet conditions raise pneumonia and tetany risks
Suckler cows in milk and young calves will be at increased risk of grass tetany and pneumonia as cold, wet weather persists.
11 June 2024 Management
Dairy management: grass growth rates under pressure
Aidan Brennan says that colder than normal weather conditions is leading to a lower than normal grass growth rate.
10 June 2024 Management
Agri jobs: dairy farm managers wanted
Dairy farm managers are once again sought, with deadlines for applications closing soon.
8 June 2024 News
ISIF commits €128m to new renewable fund
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will commit €125m to a new fund aimed at renewable energy generation, energy storage solutions and grid infrastructure investments.
7 June 2024 Renewables
Watch: inside a 6,500-head dairy-beef calf-rearing farm in Somerset
Adam Woods visited Long Lane farm this week, which rears 6,500 calves annually for the Buitelaar group.
7 June 2024 Breeding & health