Dairy
Managing your clover swards during autumn months
Your clover swards are not like your grass swards and so, they should not be treated in the same manner...
Clover
Dairy
Preventing bloat as we enter into the high risk season
As we enter into the autumn months, the risk of bloat increases as clover content is at its peak and...
Dairy
Survey: Almost 80% of Lakeland suppliers reduce N usage
Lakeland Dairies has said that its farmer suppliers are making huge strides in carrying out sustainable agriculture initiatives, a new...
Dairy
Research trial: Extra 100kg N/ha only yielded 1t DM/ha per year
A research trial into yields as a result of sowing multi-species swards has revealed that using an additional 100kg of...
Dairy
Are multi-species swards an option on your farm?
With the tightness of grass growth in recent weeks and the poor grazing conditions at the start of the spring...
Beef
Demand for clover increased while fertiliser prices rose
The inclusion of clover in grass reseed mixes has increased significantly over the past two years, according to Germinal Ireland...
Beef
Advice: Actions to take as weather improves
With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across...
Dairy Technical
Identifying paddocks suitable for clover establishment
The importance of the role of the legume plant known as the clover, is growing on Irish farms. Legal requirements...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Managing clover swards
Clover has been a major focus on most farms for the last number of years, with a particular focus placed...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Rain and colder temperatures being felt
Heavy rain and cooler temperatures will see a reduction in grass growth for the coming days, which is not too...
Dairy Technical
Now is a good time to correct soil fertility
A focus for farms over the coming weeks should be on improving soil fertility and thus improving the growth potential...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth holding strong, but caution needed
Grass growth continues to remain in a strong position moving into the autumn, which is very much welcomed after a...
Dairy Technical
Managing clover swards on dairy farms this autumn
The building of average farm covers is underway on farms, but it is important to have a plan to manage...
Sheep Technical
Sheep advice: Earlier slaughter weights on a mixed sward
Incorporating a mixed sward on to sheep farms can result in earlier slaughter weights for lambs and improvements in ewe...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Getting fertiliser spread before the ban
The final date for spreading chemical fertiliser in 2023 is September 14 – which is a little over two weeks...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth remains strong while bloat risk increases
Grass growth for the majority of the country remains in a positive position, after many parts of the country experienced...
Dairy Technical
Time to move on autumn-reseeding plans
The autumn or backend of the year is often a time of year when many farmers look at getting some...
Dairy Technical
Preventative measures required as risk of bloat is high
Many swards now have a low level of dry matter (DM) and coupled with a high level of clover, this...