Straw
Andy Doyle on 11 Apr 2021
Products going and coming in 2021
This year’s crop protection season will be marked by the loss of many older actives, some of which ae mentioned here, and the arrival of one new and important fungicide, writes Andy Doyle.
The Dealer on 10 Apr 2021
Is the straw scheme infected by wild oats provision?
Has the straw incorporation scheme been transformed from a horse to a camel by a variety of outside influences?
Pat O'Toole on 07 Apr 2021
Farmers with oats first in line if straw scheme is oversubscribed
It seems that planting even a single parcel of oats will lift a farmer to the top of the rankings for inclusion in the straw incorporation scheme
Stephen Robb on 30 Mar 2021
Listen: the future of the Irish tillage industry
Andy Doyle talks to Seedtech’s Tim O’Donovan about the future prospects for the tillage industry in Ireland.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Mar 2021
Beef management: making sure finishing cattle are not overstocked
Providing adequate lying space is something that is often overlooked in finishing cattle, yet will greatly hinder weight gain if not addressed.
Niall Hurson on 22 Mar 2021
€10m straw chopping scheme opens for applications
Payment will be made at the rate of €250/ha for those applicants who chop and incorporate oats, rye, wheat or barley.
Declan Marren on 21 Mar 2021
Thrive: dealing with navel sucking in calves
Navel sucking in the calf-rearing shed can be a real problem. Here we look at some key tips to minimise it.
Declan Marren on 14 Mar 2021
Poor weather putting pressure on housing facilities
With spring calving in full flow on many farms at this stage, housing facilities can come under pressure where cows and calves are not able to get to grass.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Spring health: scour in young calves
An outbreak of scour on the farm can spread rapidly among calves, so quick action and an early diagnosis can make a big difference. Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland takes a look at scour.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Mar 2021
Department awaiting EU approval for straw chopping scheme
The Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) will see tillage farmers paid to incorporate straw from eligible crops back into the soil.
Declan Marren on 03 Mar 2021
Thrive: managing newly purchased calves – first 48 hours
Easing the transition from one farm to the next can help calves settle on farm and reduce incidences of sickness.
Derek Robinson on 24 Feb 2021
Investing in sheep for my old age
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has kitted out his new lambing shed with labour saving in mind
Adam Woods on 24 Feb 2021
Beef Management: weather conditions, BDGP letters and BEEP weighing
In this week's beef management notes, we take a look at dealing with the latest weather conditions and BEEP and BDGP requirements in 2021.
Andy Doyle on 22 Feb 2021
Four hectares of silage slabs on Moxey dairy unit
The welfare of animal and human is a somewhat unusual mission statement for a farm, but it was certainly evident on this Moxey Farms facility.
John Sleigh on 17 Feb 2021
Scottish prices: abattoirs sticking to £3.80/kg base price for clean cattle
Beef farmers can expect little change in the beef price this week, while sheep price continues to rise.
Pat O'Toole on 17 Feb 2021
Straw scheme outline confirmed
'Rank and select' will be applied if the straw incorporation is oversubscribed.
Karen McCabe on 17 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: first calf of 2021 on the ground
This year, Karen McCabe went for a broad selection of bulls, with 13 different ones used.
Niall Hurson on 15 Feb 2021
Grain growers to host webinars on CAP, straw and grain for flour this week
The Irish Grain Growers Group will host two topical webinars this week.
Kieran Mailey on 13 Feb 2021
Five tips for reducing the risk of calf scour in suckler herds
Suckler cows calving in early spring are likely to remain housed for a period, increasing the risk of calf scour. Outlined are five tips to reducing the risk posed to calves.
Letters to the Editor on 10 Feb 2021
Letter: question on who is included in straw scheme
"Straw chopping and incorporation scheme question" - Richard Greene, Kilkea House, Castledermot, Co Kildare.