Cover crops: What to sow? August 6, 2019 Environment This time last year, farmers were busy deciding which cover crops to plant. Many were opting for forage crops to reduce the fodder…
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips November 24, 2018 Grass Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage yields were significantly…
Mind your soil before grazing forage crops October 21, 2018 Tillage 19,400ha of forage crops have been planted under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure for tillage farmers. Many more crops have been planted outside…
Fodder incentive measure facing underspend October 17, 2018 CAP / Schemes At least €480,000 will go unspent under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure launched at the beginning of August. A total of 1,701 applications…
4 things to consider when grazing forage crops October 14, 2018 Grass After the summer that’s just been, many farmers have grown and will graze forage crops for the first time this year. However, before…
Deadline for forage crop applications looming September 13, 2018 CAP / Schemes There is still time to sow forage crops under the ‘Fodder Production Incentive Measure for Tillage Farmers 2018’. Under the incentive, €2.75 million…
Poll results: 46% of tillage farmers to sow forage crops for livestock August 20, 2018 Tillage Tillage farmers may have a big part to play in reducing the fodder deficit this winter by sowing forage crops and this topic…
‘Tillage farmers can fill a major gap in the fodder deficit’ August 16, 2018 Tillage “There is a critical need for extra fodder” – those were the words of Mark Browne, the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) Grain Committee chairman,…
How is your harvest progressing? August 14, 2018 Tillage As the harvest hits its peak, AgriLand wants to know how farmers are getting on in the fields. Harvest was in full swing last…
Forage crops: All you need to know in one spot August 9, 2018 Tillage Over the past number of weeks AgriLand has provided readers with advice on what forage crops to sow and best practice when sowing…
What fertiliser should I apply to my forage crops? August 8, 2018 Tillage Forage crops can provide large amounts of bulk, whether these crops are brassicas or grasses. However, fertiliser needs to be applied in order…
Forage crops: ‘There has to be a win-win situation’ August 6, 2018 Beef Westerwold ryegrass and Italian ryegrass are the buzz words in Irish farming at present. The forage crops are known for vigorous growth and high…
Where and how to sow forage crops? August 5, 2018 Tillage Forage crops need to be sown into the drier and better soils on your farm. That was the main message from Teagasc tillage…
How much does it cost to produce a forage crop? August 4, 2018 Grass The most important factor to consider when sowing a forage crop is the cost of that crop and if it delivers value for…
Orders for forage crop seed have phones hopping July 31, 2018 Tillage The demand for forage crops has increased this season, as farmers try to fill gaps in their winter feed supplies. Farmers in many…
Do I have to graze catch and forage crops or can I bale them? July 27, 2018 Tillage Cover crops are a popular topic this season and can provide a valuable source of forage amidst the current fodder situation. Many tillage…
Forage crops: What options do I have? July 14, 2018 Beef Due to the lack of silage supplies on farms across the country, farmers may look at forage crops as a viable option for…
Time running out for best results from kale June 14, 2018 Grass With the potential to yield 8-12t/ha of dry matter (DM), farmers may be looking at kale as an alternative to bolster fodder reserves…
