Grass
20 things you didn't know about soils
Close to 55% of Irish and UK soils analysed by Yara Analytical Services are deficient in either Phosphate (P), Potash...
Grass
Close to 55% of Irish and UK soils analysed by Yara Analytical Services are deficient in either Phosphate (P), Potash...
Grass
Glenarm is a new late diploid perennial ryegrass developed by AFBI at its Loughgall research in Co Armagh. Grass breeder...
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The quality of silage made on Irish farms is up slightly on last year, according to Farm Business Advisers (FDA)...
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North of the border most herds are now fully housed or on their last few days at grass. With frosty...
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Sheep farmers should take note of the grassland management currently being applied on dairy farms, according to Teagasc’s Hugh Mahon....
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Red clover silage swards are capable of producing 30 bales of silage per acre under top management conditions, according to...
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Swards that were grazed prior to being closed off are producing silage of a significantly higher quality than those which...
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Up to 60% of the grass grazed on Irish farms in spring 2017 will be grown by December 1, Teagasc’s...
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A new grasshopper, designed by Shannon-based True North Technologies, took two awards at the National Dairy Show in Millstreet, Co....
Environment
Today, October 13, represents the first ever Global Fertiliser Day to celebrate the important role fertiliser has played and will...
Grass
As we enter into the second week of closing, the effect of grazing heavier covers becomes apparent; cows are working...
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Teagasc would advise to keep cattle out grazing for as long as possible, according to Drystock Adviser Keith Fahy. Acknowledging that...
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Ground conditions in the north and west of the country has made grazing extremely difficult over the past two weeks....
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As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
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First cut silage analysis results are giving significant cause for concern, according to Gerard Butler, a director of Cappoquin-based FBA...
Dairy
Building up a substantial grass bank during the autumn months on both dairy and cattle farms is a good thing...
Grass
Applying a herbicide to a new grass ley is the most cost-effective spray you will use on that field, according...
Grass
Grass measuring is a vital tool used on many Irish farms and at some stage or another some farmers have...