Dairy
What does pasture really cost you as a farmer?
It has been suggested recently that as a feed, pasture is more expensive than supplements, but DairyNZ developer Sean McCarthy disagrees...
Dairy
It has been suggested recently that as a feed, pasture is more expensive than supplements, but DairyNZ developer Sean McCarthy disagrees...
Grass
The prohibited period when chemical fertiliser spreading is not allowed on Irish farms will start in the coming days. From September...
Grass
Silage pits are not being rolled enough according to Animal Nutritionist, Charlie Purcell of KK Agri in Goresbridge in Kilkenny....
Environment
Soil samples analysed by Teagasc show that 90% of Irish soils tested have sub optimal soil fertility levels (pH, Phosphorous...
Grass
Building grass for autumn is now well underway; however ground conditions are deteriorating after prolonged heavy rainfall in many areas....
Grass
Deciding which fertiliser to use at this time of the year will depend on soil fertility and previous fertiliser used...
Grass
Farmers should be aware if the grass varieties in mixtures they are purchasing are on the Department of Agriculture recommended...
Grass
Some 90% of Irish soils are short in one or more of the main soil nutrients, Mark Plunkett of Teagasc...
Grass
Reseeding has the potential to increase grass growth by 25%, but this is not the sole benefit Teagasc’s dairy advisor...
Grass
A Co. Offaly mixed farm is planning on increasing its gross margin by €250/ha on the strength of improved grassland...
Grass
The Germinal reseeding open day in Mountbolus, Tullamore highlighted a range of reseeding methods farmers can avail use on their...
Dairy
Irish dairy farms are producing milk less efficiently than was the case prior to the abolition of milk quotas, according...
Grass
Grassland management in August has a huge impact on financial performance during the autumn period. It is vital to carry...
Grass
David Murphy from Co. Armagh looks set to take the Yara Grass Prix title this year. The dairy farmer has...
Grass
Agrinet is organising a number of user meetings in conjunction with experienced Teagasc grassland advisors. The next and third meeting...
Grass
The perennial ryegrass AberGreen has become only the second forage grass variety to receive the prestigious Variety Cup from the National...
Grass
In late summer, when is the best time to spray for docks in grassland? Spray docks when they are actively...
Grass
The main advantage of reseeding grassland on a farm is that, it will increase both the quantity and quality of...