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Dairy farmer takes early lead in 2015 Yara Grass Prix
David Murphy from Co. Armagh has taken the lead in this years Yara Grass Prix, the competition which sees farmers...
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How to get a handle on the scourge of docks
Best control of docks will be achieved in good growing conditions when docks are actively growing and nutrients are actively being...
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Dry ground sees grass growth slow in the East
Grass growth is 10 days behind normal in eastern counties, according to Met Eireann. It says latest data shows soil...
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Silage video: Gobbling grass from a height
Drone video maker extradionaire Paul Brennan has another amazing silage video. This time, his latest silage video ‘Silage Men – 50...
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Video: Amazing footage of silage being cut in Ireland
https://youtu.be/AMiIdyc4Lec Have you got all your grass mown for silage and packed into the pit or baled yet? With the...
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Fertiliser sales pick up with silage season in full swing - IFA
Fertiliser sales volumes have picked up a pace recently with the silage season now in full swing, according to the...
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Silage 2015 is in full swing, has your photo made the cut?
Silage cutting is taking place across the country at the moment and while rain in places has led to problems...
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Silage wrap prices set to increase by €7/roll
Silage wrap prices are set to increase by €7/roll over the coming weeks, according to Silawrap’s Maurice Keady. “The market...
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Difficult conditions affect grass growth and silage making
Constant rain showers have led to great difficulty in getting first cut silage harvested, while grass growth in many areas...
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How to make the most of grass in June
Grass growth rates are slow due to a cooler change in the weather. Aim to grow as much grass as you...
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Silage contracting fees in the range €110 to €140 per acre
Silage contracting rates will in the range €110/ac to €140/ac for 2015, according to Co. Meath contractor Peter Farrelly. “These...
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Silage - what to do as grass quality deteriorates rapidly
Many dairy and livestock farmers have missed the boat in terms of maximising first cut grass silage quality this year,...
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How to ensure good quality silage and preservation - Teagasc
How do you ensure that you achieve good quality silage from now until the crop is harvested and sealed in...
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Mobile test for silage quality launched by AB Vista
AB Vista has launched a new mobile device for testing silage quality which, it says, is not just new to the...
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10 tips to ensure your silage pit is in tip top shape
With the silage season now upon us, it is important to ensure that the silage pit is in good condition...
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Video: Is your silage pit as big as this one in the US?
Does your silage pit rival the size of this maize silage pit in the US? East Dublin Dairy in Minnesota...
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Start of silage season sees fertiliser market pick up
Interest in fertiliser among farmers has picked up in recent days with many of the buyer groups purchasing ahead of...
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Silage quality key if producing more milk this autumn
Spring milk producers wanting to maximise milk from grazed grass, must also maximise silage quality, as there is often an need...