Paddocks
Barry Murphy on 22 Jan 2022
Meath students put mixed species swards to test
Two transition year students put the mixed species versus traditional sward debate to the test as part of the BT Young Scientist exhibition.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Dec 2021
Forward speed is key for accurate LESS slurry application
When using LESS equipment, it’s important to note that working widths are usually much reduced v the splash plate, thus an increased forward speed is required to achieve the same application rate.
John Crowe on 11 Dec 2021
The Grass Week: preparing for spring
Take time now to assess grazing infrastructure to get more days at grass next spring, writes John Crowe.
Tommy Moyles on 20 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: adapting advice to changing times
TB testing is on the horizon on Tommy Moyles' farm and with climate and environmental measures rising on farms he wonders if there’s a changing role for the advisory sector.
John Crowe on 20 Oct 2021
Grass+Dairy: hitting autumn grazing targets
John Crowe discusses hitting autumn grazing targets and setting up the farm for next spring.
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.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Oct 2021
Beef management: five tips to finish off the grazing season
The grazing season is down to the last few weeks and with wet weather on the way, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to finish out the final rotation.
Adam Woods on 01 Oct 2021
Heavy rain upsetting grazing plans on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods catches up with Shaun Diver to have a chat about what’s been happening on the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep demonstration farm this week.
Adam Woods on 29 Sep 2021
Beef Management: housing, weaning and grass supplies
In this week’s beef management notes, Adam Woods take a look at grass supplies, getting weaning right and getting sheds ready for housing.
Declan Marren on 29 Sep 2021
Watch: targets being hit on Mayo Thrive dairy beef farm
Martin and Marie Keating are pleased with performance at grass this season, although it hasn’t all been plain sailing.
Kieran Mailey on 11 Sep 2021
Beef management: five tips for utilising autumn grass
Grass covers are good on farm and with excellent ground conditions, follow the outlined tips to make the most of autumn grazing.
John Egerton on 01 Sep 2021
Farmer Writes: managing the grass this autumn
While grazing conditions are currently excellent, things can quickly change writes John Egerton.
Adam Woods on 20 Aug 2021
BEEP weighing results in on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checks in with Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver to see what’s been happening on-farm this week.
John Crowe on 16 Aug 2021
Dairy Management: getting the infrastructure right to keep cows out longer
John Crowe discusses what infrastructure is required to maximise days at grass this autumn
Kieran Mailey on 14 Aug 2021
Beef Management: five tips to build grass covers for autumn grazing
With autumn fast approaching, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to build grass covers for September and October.
David Wright on 28 Jul 2021
Four weeks to recover grass growth
Even though rain has returned, it could take a number of weeks for growth to return to seasonal averages.
James Strain on 27 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: anyone looking for rain?
Following the good weather, James Strain has his second-cut silage baled and in the shed.
Declan Marren on 21 Jul 2021
Beef Management: creep feeding, castration and grazing guide
Declan Marren looks at options for creep grazing calves ahead of cows to help improve growth rates, plans for castrating male calves and grass management update as the hot weather continues.
Brian Nicholson on 21 Jul 2021
Farmer Writes: grass still under pressure despite the rain
This week, Brian Nicholson discusses weaning, grass management and a break away from the farm.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Jul 2021
Watch: Making use of paddock grazing for sheep
Co Fermanagh sheep farmers Roy and Marilyn Mayers hosted a virtual farm walk to showcase the paddock system in place for 200 ewes.