Planting of forage maize crops should get underway in sheltered parts of the south east over the coming days, according...
April 16, 2021
The key to improving utilisation of a forage crop is to choose the correct crop for your farm and farming...
January 21, 2021
Forage crops sown after cereals can be extremely beneficial in years where there is a fodder deficit on farms. Completing...
August 14, 2020
If you’re growing maize for another farmer, make sure you have a contract in place first. It is also wise...
April 7, 2020
There are plenty of forage crops planted across the country for grazing. Those sown early are coming near the stage...
October 21, 2019
This time last year, farmers were busy deciding which cover crops to plant. Many were opting for forage crops to...
August 6, 2019
Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...
November 24, 2018
19,400ha of forage crops have been planted under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure for tillage farmers. Many more crops have...
October 21, 2018
At least €480,000 will go unspent under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure launched at the beginning of August. A total...
October 17, 2018
After the summer that’s just been, many farmers have grown and will graze forage crops for the first time this...
October 14, 2018
There is still time to sow forage crops under the ‘Fodder Production Incentive Measure for Tillage Farmers 2018’. Under the...
September 13, 2018
Tillage farmers may have a big part to play in reducing the fodder deficit this winter by sowing forage crops...
August 20, 2018
“There is a critical need for extra fodder” – those were the words of Mark Browne, the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association)...
August 16, 2018
As the harvest hits its peak, AgriLand wants to know how farmers are getting on in the fields. Harvest was in...
August 14, 2018
Over the past number of weeks AgriLand has provided readers with advice on what forage crops to sow and best...
August 9, 2018
Forage crops can provide large amounts of bulk, whether these crops are brassicas or grasses. However, fertiliser needs to be...
August 8, 2018
Westerwold ryegrass and Italian ryegrass are the buzz words in Irish farming at present. The forage crops are known for vigorous...
August 6, 2018
Forage crops need to be sown into the drier and better soils on your farm. That was the main message...
August 5, 2018
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