LATEST ARTICLES
Dairy
Nitrates derogation and dairy banding deadline extended
Darren Carty
The nitrates application deadline is now Friday, 26 April, and the dairy excretion rate band deadline is now 15 May 2024.
15 April 2024 News
ICMSA calls for date change to crude protein limit deadline
The ICMSA has welcomed the crude protein exemption, but wants the process simplified.
13 April 2024 News
Department issues clarification on 15% crude protein limit deadline
The Department released a technical note on Friday evening which states the 15% crude protein requirement does not apply where cattle are not outdoors full-time at grass.
Ban on feeding high crude protein from 15 April
A maximum crude protein content of 15% for feed applies to all holdings with a grassland stocking rate of 130kg N/ha or above.
3 April 2024 News
Is red clover a runner this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the advantages of red clover and some of the things to watch out for when sowing the crop.
20 March 2024 Reseeding
Derogation opens for 2024 applications
Dairy farmers can also declare cow banding information to the Department for 2024.
12 March 2024 News
Dairy Management: grazing and nitrates
With between 1.5 and two times the normal rainfall in February, farmers are playing catch-up on grazing in March.
6 March 2024 Management
Changes to nitrogen excretion rates
Dairy farmers can now opt to feed low crude protein dairy concentrates which will lower the nitrogen excretion rate of cows.
6 March 2024 News
Nitrates rule changes for 2024
Declan Collins looks at some of the changes to the nitrates rules for all farmers in 2024.
14 February 2024 Management
10 key principles to optimally utilise colostrum
From providing lambs with a rapid energy boost and natural antibodies to disease colostrum has numerous properties to give lambs the best possible start in life.
10 February 2024 Management
How much protein should there be in dairy rations?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at what is an appropriate level of crude protein in dairy rations in springtime.
29 January 2024 Management
Dairy Management: profit, Nitrates and the straw shortage.
Aidan Brennan takes a look at how to get the best use from straw, whats new in Nitrates for 2024 and looks at profit for 2023.
24 January 2024 Management