Agri-Business
The president of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has called for a more reasoned debate around agricultural emissions.
Dairy
As a result of the prolonged period of housing, dairy cattle need to be monitored closely for a number of ailments.
Many farmers have just completed pregnancy diagnosis scanning on their farms. For farmers who have yet to do so, it's sure to be on the agenda in the coming weeks
Many dairy farmers do not have enough silage made to see them through next winter, according to Teagasc Dairy Specialist George Ramsbottom.
Grass
One third of all Irish milk is produced on heavy, lowland or hilly soils, according to Teagasc Dairy Specialist George Ramsbottom.
Dairy farmers should start to focus on breeding now, not when they breed the first cow in their herd, according to George Ramsbottom.
Farmers can save 30% on Nitrogen fertiliser costs this spring by spreading urea instead of CAN, according to Teagasc's George Ramsbottom.
