silage

Farmer Writes: rain arrives at last after four months of burning sunshine

Joe Collingborn bought 600t of silage from a clamp on a farm six miles away at a cost of £60/t. This is double what he normally values silage at.

FARMER WRITES 1 November 2026

Farmer Writes: rain arrives at last after four months of burning sunshine

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Beef management: grass supplies, lying space and autumn breeding

Beef management: grass supplies, lying space and autumn breeding

MANAGEMENT 28 October 2026

High NI demand for conacre land

High NI demand for conacre land

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Farmer Writes: one day on strike, 11 days waiting for payment

Farmer Writes: one day on strike, 11 days waiting for payment

Farmer Writes: one day on strike, 11 days waiting for payment

FARMER WRITES 20 October 2026

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

NEWS 16 October 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

Inside the Farmers Journal: budget, bales, bluetongue and border collies

Listen in as our team breaks down some of the key stories from this week's paper.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of the photos that were sent in by readers this week.

NEWS 7 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Just what goes into analysing forage samples?

Winter feed analysis is something many farms take for granted however, the science and statistical information behind it can provide a really good benchmark for animals diets, reports Daire Cregg

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

Four ways to make winter feed last longer

As a result of the late summer drought, some farms are set to be tight on winter feed. Below are some of the actions that can be taken to stretch what is there, writes Daire Cregg

WINTER FEED 7 October 2026

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

My Farming Week: Jack Skehan, Ballinamult, Co Waterford

Waterford man Jack Skehan set up West Waterford Wagyu to diversify his beef and dairy farm and he is now selling Wagyu beef directly to consumers through Instagram and the website.

NEWS 1 October 2026

SPONSORED

Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

Looking for one less job next spring? Vaccinate for lepto with Spirovac® this winter.

Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

LOAD MORE STORIES