Beef
IGA event hears of 'toughest year on record' for growing grass
This year (2024) to date has been described as “the toughest year on record” for growing grass at a recent...
Grass Growth
Dairy
Notable drop in grass growth rates seen on many farms
Following the warm June bank holiday weekend, temperatures have dropped significantly, which has seen grass growth rates fall back on...
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Dairy Technical
Challenge with grazing continues across the country
Grazing remains a challenge on the vast majority of farms, with further rainfall experienced in most parts of the country...
Dairy Technical
Grazing recommences on some farms this week
Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas, although challenging, cows are now returning to grass. Many dairy...
Dairy Technical
Wet conditions continue to hamper grazing across the country
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching and further rainfalls in recent days, grazing continues to be a challenge on the majority...
Dairy Technical
Grazing remains a significant challenge this spring
The first day of March has arrived and for the vast majority of dairy farms, getting cows grazing remains one...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Time to review herbage production
Late autumn / early winter is a good time to develop a plan to improve or maintain herbage production on...
Dairy Technical
Challenging grazing conditions for those still at grass
Grazing on many dairy farms has come to an end for the year. Although challenging at times on some farms,...
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Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Heavy rain has forced most to house
Grass growth rates on farms have taken a hammering this past week as heavy rain swept across the country, ending...
Sheep Technical
Assessing lamb growth rates into the autumn
Lamb growth rates showed improvements approaching the end of the summer and towards the beginning of autumn, new research has...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Grazing conditions the biggest issue on farms
Grass growth rates in the tail end of the year have been fairly good, with the issue for many mostly...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Big drop predicted for the coming days
Despite the weather conditions in recent weeks, grass growth rates have continued to be quite positive for the time of...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Grazing management now key
Grass growth is no longer the primary focus for farm, with a bigger focus now being placed on whether it...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Rain and colder temperatures being felt
Heavy rain and cooler temperatures will see a reduction in grass growth for the coming days, which is not too...
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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...
Dairy Technical
Good grazing management needed after heavy rain
Grazing conditions on many farms have been hampered by the heavy rain experienced in many parts of the country over...
Dairy Technical
Strong grass growing conditions continue
Grass growth continues to be in a strong position as we enter into mid-September, which continues to be a welcome...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth holding, but reduction coming
Grass growth continues in a positive trend, with warm weather and good soil moisture levels resulting in good growth conditions....
Dairy Technical
Good opportunity to complete field work while weather is good
As we move into the backend of the year the opportunities to complete field work appear less often, but the...