Nitrogen
Stephen Robb on 11 Apr 2021
Arable April: 10 years of precision nitrogen application in Waterford
Cappoquin Estate tillage manager John Collins has been to the forefront of precision nitrogen application for a decade, writes Stephen Robb.
Siobhán Walsh on 07 Apr 2021
Tillage management: Caution needed in cold weather
The last week has provided a super opportunity for tillage farmers to make progress in the fields. After all of the wet weather land was in ideal conditions in many areas.
Adam Woods on 07 Apr 2021
Beef Managment: silage fertiliser, labour efficiency and breeding prep
With silage fertiliser being spread on beef farms, we take a look at what amounts and types should eb going out and we also take a look at streamlining things in the yard after a busy spring
Gary Abbott on 31 Mar 2021
Virtual Machinery Day: LESS application methods go head-to-head
As part of Virtual Machinery Day we put each of the low emission slurry spreading (LESS) systems to the test, to find out what the differences really are.
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Unravelling the potential of oats
This summary research work carried out at UCD will provide a timely reminder to oat growers of the basic husbandry required for the crops, which differs for autumn and spring, writes Cathal McCabe.
Andy Doyle on 31 Mar 2021
Tillage Management: spring workload is intensifying
There has been a lot of spring planting done but waiting for good seedbed conditions becomes increasingly important as we move later in the year.
Adam Woods on 31 Mar 2021
Beef Management: coccisiosis, delayed turnout and advice on fertiliser
Adam Woods takes a look at coccidiosis in calves, keeping calved cows right if turnout is delayed and some advice on fertiliser for grazing
Siobhán Walsh on 31 Mar 2021
Multiple species and multiple benefits
Many farmers are looking at way to reduce nitrogen inputs. Multi-species swards can also have a positive effect on soil health and drought tolerance.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Getting the energy and protein right in silage
Bad silage is a very expensive feed maintains Dr Dave Davies from Silage Solutions.
on 31 Mar 2021
Grass+Dairy: changeable weather proves problematic
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grazing in challenging conditions and when to start of the second rotation.
on 24 Mar 2021
Grass+Dairy: predicted growth slows as cold spell forecast
John Crowe and Declan Marren discuss grass growth and predicting the start date of the second rotation.
Andy Doyle on 24 Mar 2021
Tillage Management: great to be getting field work done
As we get closer to the start of April, winter crops will soon need their main nitrogen split, growth regulator and possibly a tidy-up herbicide.
Niall Hurson on 19 Mar 2021
Option for new BEAM reference period opens
Minister McConalogue has said farmers need to take a proactive approach to avoid facing penalties.
Siobhán Walsh on 17 Mar 2021
Altering nitrogen rates after cover crops on malting barley ground
Protein specifications can be difficult to meet in malting barley. Catch crops have many benefits in tillage rotations but can make decisions on nitrogen rates more complicated.
Aidan Brennan on 17 Mar 2021
Clover content recovering in Clonakilty
Aidan Brennan visits Teagasc research farm at Clonakilty to get an update on the clover experiment
Declan Marren on 17 Mar 2021
Grass+ Beef: last week’s heavy rain delaying cattle returning to grass
Ground conditions are improving this week after last week's heavy rain saw a lot of stock rehoused.
Amy Forde on 10 Mar 2021
EPA highlights where action needed to combat nitrogen loss
A map published by the EPA shows the areas of the country where nitrogen leakage is occurring, in the south and south east of the country.
Gary Abbott on 10 Mar 2021
Watch: one-of-a-kind fertiliser injecting machine
Gary Abbott travelled to meet contractor and sheep farmer James Richmond in Eglinton, Co Derry, to find out more about his Multidrive 6185 and liquid fertiliser injection system.
Niall Hurson on 09 Mar 2021
Water quality solutions under Teagasc spotlight
Water Quality Week will look to explain a range of water quality problems and provide practical advice and solutions to farmers.
Jack Kennedy on 05 Mar 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk, the Livestock show
A weekly roundup with industry experts discussing what’s happening around the country, as early March brings relief to a lot of farmyards.