Tillage
Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024
Despite predictions to the contrary made some weeks ago, very little tillage ground has been left fallow in Ireland this...
fodder beet
Tillage
Tillage: Growing forage crops as part of spring planting mix
Significant numbers of tillage farmers may well seek to grow forage crops as part of their spring planting mix in...
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Bord Bia audit advice for suckler farmers
In 2023, over 9,000 new members joined the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS), primarily to fulfill...
Tillage
How farmers can plan for the tillage year ahead
Planning for the tillage year ahead is an obvious priority at this time for those farmers committed to growing crops....
Tillage
Fodder beet: One of the few good news stories for tillage in 2023
Teagasc is confirming that 2023 will be a good year for Irish fodder beet growers. This is assuming that they...
Tillage Technical
Tillage: Fodder beet to remain steady as silage stocks wane
Similar to maize, it is expected that the area of fodder beet will be maintained at its current level of...
Tillage
Conference hears that lime on conacre ground is worthwhile
Teagasc soil specialist, David Law, has dispelled the old myth that spreading lime on conacre ground cannot be justified on...
Tillage
What beet variety will you grow this season?
Sowing beet will be on many people’s minds over the coming days and weeks. There are plenty of varieties to...
Agri-Business
Fodder beet trade: Strong yields yet to reap rewards in growers' pockets
Fodder beet prices are “leaving a lot to be desired” as we move towards the end of January, AgriLand has been...
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Feeding transition milk optimises development and performance
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Beef
Beet varieties: What's out there?
When it comes to beet varieties a lot of growers are loyal to what they know. Varieties like Magnum and,...
Tillage
Prices: Beet going for €55/t in some cases
Fodder beet prices are reflective of demand and this year’s crop yield, which is down significantly. Very little beet is...
Tillage
Fodder trade: How much is beet making in your area?
Beet, both sugar and fodder, is plentiful at the minute as farmers continue to pull crops from the ground. The...
Video
Why are split spray applications so important for fodder beet?
Crops-Watch Why are split spray applications so important for fodder beet?
Tillage
Fodder beet harvest will start in earnest this week
This year’s fodder beet harvest should get underway in earnest over the coming days, according to Teagasc’s Ciaran Collins. The...
Beef
'Alternative feeds - some farms have feed costs 60% higher than the average'
There are a number of alternative feed sources available, but Irish farmers must be aware of each feed cost, according...
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Top Pedigree Angus Elite Sale set for December in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Irish Angus Cattle Society is set to hold Ireland’s Top Pedigree Angus Elite Sale – a prestigious event in...
