Dairy
Three-leaf rule remains the grazing yardstick
Irrespective of what grass varieties a farmer chooses to select, the ‘three-leaf rule’ still kicks in every time when it...
DLF Seeds Ireland
Grass
Reducing chemical inputs with multi-species swards
With the increasing pressure on the Irish agricultural sector to reduce the level of chemical nitrogen (N) applied on farms, the...
Grass
Sward rejuvenation through overseeding
Farmers should consider overseeding swards to repair and rejuvenate leys which have been left in a poor state after the...
Tillage
Should more farmers use forage crops as a winter feed?
Forage crops are valuable and farmers should consider using more of them as a winter feed, according to DLF Seeds...
Grass
Why 'niche' markets may be the future for grass seed sales in Ireland
Supplying the market with alternative or niche grass seeds is one of the aims of DLF Seeds Ireland, one of...
Grass
Video: Should more farmers over sow grass seed to maintain sward quality?
Reseeding by over sowing is an ideal method to maintain the quality of silage and grazing swards, according to Damian...