Tillage
First forage maize crops of 2021 to be planted shortly
Planting of forage maize crops should get underway in sheltered parts of the south east over the coming days, according...
Forage Crops
Sheep
Achieving maximum utilisation of forage crops with sheep
The key to improving utilisation of a forage crop is to choose the correct crop for your farm and farming...
Beef
Fertiliser on forage crops...reduce rates when sown in August
Forage crops sown after cereals can be extremely beneficial in years where there is a fodder deficit on farms. Completing...
Tillage
Maize or beet...are you growing on contract?
If you’re growing maize for another farmer, make sure you have a contract in place first. It is also wise...
Beef
Video: Forage crop management and preparation key to success
There are plenty of forage crops planted across the country for grazing. Those sown early are coming near the stage...
Environment
Cover crops: What to sow?
This time last year, farmers were busy deciding which cover crops to plant. Many were opting for forage crops to...
Grass
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips
Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...
Tillage
Mind your soil before grazing forage crops
19,400ha of forage crops have been planted under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure for tillage farmers. Many more crops have...
CAP / Schemes
Fodder incentive measure facing underspend
At least €480,000 will go unspent under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure launched at the beginning of August. A total...
Grass
4 things to consider when grazing forage crops
After the summer that’s just been, many farmers have grown and will graze forage crops for the first time this...
CAP / Schemes
Deadline for forage crop applications looming
There is still time to sow forage crops under the ‘Fodder Production Incentive Measure for Tillage Farmers 2018’. Under the...
Tillage
Poll results: 46% of tillage farmers to sow forage crops for livestock
Tillage farmers may have a big part to play in reducing the fodder deficit this winter by sowing forage crops...
Tillage
'Tillage farmers can fill a major gap in the fodder deficit'
“There is a critical need for extra fodder” – those were the words of Mark Browne, the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association)...
Tillage
How is your harvest progressing?
As the harvest hits its peak, AgriLand wants to know how farmers are getting on in the fields. Harvest was in...
Tillage
Forage crops: All you need to know in one spot
Over the past number of weeks AgriLand has provided readers with advice on what forage crops to sow and best...
Tillage
What fertiliser should I apply to my forage crops?
Forage crops can provide large amounts of bulk, whether these crops are brassicas or grasses. However, fertiliser needs to be...
Beef
Forage crops: 'There has to be a win-win situation'
Westerwold ryegrass and Italian ryegrass are the buzz words in Irish farming at present. The forage crops are known for vigorous...
Tillage
Where and how to sow forage crops?
Forage crops need to be sown into the drier and better soils on your farm. That was the main message...