Winter feed
Declan Marren on 24 Jan 2021
Minimising silage losses at feed-out this winter
Up to 30% of silage crops never get eaten by the animal due to poor management at harvest and feed-out time.
Peter McCann on 19 Jan 2021
Watch again: Dairylink webinar on winter feed
Missed last week's Dairylink webinar on winter feed? Watch it here on demand.
Peter McCann on 13 Jan 2021
Producing winter milk in Co Down
A virtual farm walk took place on the Wallace farm in Co Down last week. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 12 Jan 2021
Dairylink webinar: there is more to dry cows than condition
Winter feed was the topic of discussion during a virtual tour of the Wallace farm in Co Down.
Contributor on 22 Dec 2020
Dairylink Ireland: reviewing winter feed plans in Monaghan
Dairylink Ireland adviser Aidan Cushnahan gives an update from the Goodman farm near Carrickmacross.
Peter McCann on 09 Dec 2020
Updating herd health plans in Antrim
The herd health plan has been updated on James King's farm in Co Antrim. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 08 Dec 2020
Dairylink: assessing winter feed plans in Antrim
There should be adequate fodder for the winter period on James King’s farm in Co Antrim, according to calculations done this week.
Jack Kennedy on 27 Nov 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
It's the last week in November, but there is lots happening in markets and also on-farm issues that need attention.
Darren Carty on 11 Nov 2020
Winter feed series: early planning can reduce feed costs and lift performance
Putting a feeding programme in place that underpins animal performance and prevents remedial action from being required should be the focus for all flocks lambing ewes.
Declan Marren on 04 Nov 2020
Winter feed series: feeding the finishing animal
Declan Marren looks at the key aspects to get right in terms of nutrition in the finishing shed.
Peter McCann on 21 Oct 2020
Winter feed plans on Dairylink farms
Dairylink farmers are aiming to produce as much milk from grass silage as possible. Peter McCann reports
John Sleigh on 21 Oct 2020
Farm Profit Programme: weaning plans on the focus farms
This week, Robert Gilchirst explains how best to ensure a successful weaning this autumn.
Darren Carty on 07 Oct 2020
Neat design to ad-lib feeder for bulls
The feeder which is rain- and bird-proof is easily accessed for refilling and cleaning troughs without having to enter the pen.
Adam Woods on 07 Oct 2020
Analysing silage quality this winter
Adam Woods takes a look at silage quality and what to look for when you are reading your silage quality report.
Declan Marren on 07 Oct 2020
Hitting the optimal winter growth rate with weanlings this winter
Declan Marren looks at what target growth rate should weanlings achieve this winter.
Declan Marren on 07 Oct 2020
Optimising performance from winter feed
The winter feed focus outlines the key considerations when it comes to feed and diets this winter.
Peter McCann on 16 Sep 2020
Fodder shortage avoided in Down
Baling surplus grass from the grazing block helped bridge a winter feed deficit on Heenandale farm. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 15 Sep 2020
Watch: fodder deficit rectified on Dairylink farm
Calculating the fodder budget early in the summer allowed Stephen Wallace time to address a potential winter feed shortfall.
Kieran Mailey on 09 Sep 2020
BETTER Farm NI: analysing feed value in first-cut silage
Analysis has been completed for first-cut silage on the programme farms and feed quality is higher year-on-year.
Kieran Mailey on 01 Aug 2020
Beef management: five steps to completing a fodder budget
On farms that have completed second-cut silage, carrying out a fodder budget is good idea to make sure there is sufficient fodder in place for the winter ahead.