Grass
'Grass growth plummets from highs seen in early June'
The high grass growth rates witnessed over the past six weeks have finally subsided, farmers around the country have reported....
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Beef
Have you made enough silage for next winter?
With the recent burst of growth and silage harvesting, many farmers are asking themselves if they have enough silage in...
Grass
Is haylage an option after wet weather?
Haylage is an option for farmers who might not have managed to bale hay during the past week’s favourable weather. That...
Grass
Baled versus pit silage - the debate rages on
There is no difference in the quality between baled and pit silage, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Joe Patton. He said...
Grass
Grass surpluses mean 'lots of bales'
Lower stocking rates, along with reported “high growth rates”, are forcing farmers to take paddocks out as surpluses, AgriLand can...