Environment
Growth to accelerate this week as parts of the country remain completely dry - Met Eireann
Parts of the country will remain completely dry this week as a high-pressure system sits near Ireland, which will bring...
Grass Growth
Environment
Milder spring weather to drive hive of activity on Irish farms
Dry weather is promised for the week ahead with good sunny intervals meaning tasks like slurry spreading, fertiliser spreading and...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri-Business
Grass monitoring from space will tell farmers when to move cows
Farmers can look forward to using space-age technology to improve grass measuring and monitoring, according to Frank O’Mara, Director of Research...
Dairy
Spring Nitrogen applications give grass a much needed boost - Teagasc expert
Nitrogen applications are essential to boost grass growth this spring, especially after a mild winter which has resulted in strong...
Dairy
Here's why the extra grass on your farm may not be good for your pocket
Teagasc Dairy Advisor Pat Moylan has said that the extra grass grown on many dairy farms over the winter may...
Dairy
What does pasture really cost you as a farmer?
It has been suggested recently that as a feed, pasture is more expensive than supplements, but DairyNZ developer Sean McCarthy disagrees...
Dairy
'Just because you don't live in Cork doesn't mean you can't grow lots of grass'
Farmers need to get over the stigma of location when it comes to growing grass, Teagasc’s Michael O’Donovan told farmers...
Grass
How to maintain grass quality when growth barely meets demand
It has been extremely difficult to maintain grass quality in June, but staying on an 18-19-day rotation definitely helped us...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Grass
How to get a handle on the scourge of docks
Best control of docks will be achieved in good growing conditions when docks are actively growing and nutrients are actively being...
Grass
Dry ground sees grass growth slow in the East
Grass growth is 10 days behind normal in eastern counties, according to Met Eireann. It says latest data shows soil...
Grass
How to make the most of grass in June
Grass growth rates are slow due to a cooler change in the weather. Aim to grow as much grass as you...
Grass
Grass advice: Dealing with low growth and stem
Despite cold weather growth rates have improved slightly this week, depending on farm fertility and location. It is crucial that...
Dairy
'Every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha'
Teagasc research has shown that every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha. Maintaining a low-cost base is our best...
Grass
Cold and wet weather takes its toll on breeding and grass growth
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...