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Dairy management: nobody is happy with grass or weather
Aidan Brennan
Exceptionally wet weather or not enough rain are the problems being experienced on dairy farms now, writes Aidan Brennan.
11 June 2024 News
Extension to liming scheme deadline needed - IFA
According to the IFA, there are areas in which only 20-30% of prepaid lime has been delivered and spread to date, which was described as "concerning".
27 May 2024 Management
What are the best days for silage this week?
With a mixed forecast, Aidan Brennan says farmers may have to take chances when they come, rather than waiting for perfect conditions.
Five tips for first cut silage
As silage season moves into top gear across Ireland, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
18 May 2024 Management
Silage quality and late BISS applications
In this week's Beef Management, Adam Woods takes a look at silage quality and BISS application amendments.
15 May 2024 Management
Mixed results from winter grazing study
Experiments were conducted in Hillsborough, Co Down over two winters where silage swards were grazed by sheep for three to four weeks from mid-November.
Maternal traits and quality silage the backbone of Sligo suckler operation
Trevor Boland is running a tight ship with his 50-cow part time suckler herd, with cow fertility, milk and high DMD silage the major building blocks in this success.
17 April 2024 Breeding & health
Decisions on first cut silage fertiliser needed amid poor ground conditions
Many farmers would have fertiliser for first cut silage spread at this point in a normal year, but saturated ground has prevented tractors heading in to fields.
30 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Record rainfall disrupting grazing plans in Mayo
Adam Woods reports from a Teagasc early grass walk in Ballyglass in Co Mayo.
27 March 2024 Grass & feeding
Delayed turnout costing thousands
Adam Woods takes a look at the effect the current weather is having in terms of costs on beef farms.
13 March 2024 Management