N.Ireland
'Levels of grass utilisation are disappointingly low on beef and sheep farms'
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) saw large crowds for its ‘More from Grass’ event yesterday, June 20, in Loughgall,...
N.Ireland
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) saw large crowds for its ‘More from Grass’ event yesterday, June 20, in Loughgall,...
Grass
There is no difference in the quality between baled and pit silage, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Joe Patton. He said...
Grass
Met Eireann is forecasting unsettled weather for the coming days and, after the rain of late, grazing conditions may be...
Agri-Business
There has been increased demand for fertiliser around the country over the past two weeks, as farmers look for regrowth on...
Grass
Global grass seed breeding company DLF has launched a ‘grass partner programme’, in order to “increase and optimise utilisation” of grass...
N.Ireland
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) at Loughgall, Co. Armagh will host a ‘More from Grass’ event on Tuesday, June...
Grass
The first round of breeding has kicked off to a flying start, with excellent weather over the past few weeks....
Opinion
By John McHugh, dairy farmer, Portlaoise, Co. Laois The importance of grassland to the Irish livestock farmer is well recognised,...
Grass
A warm weather forecast for this week is going to drive up grass growth rates; it is much needed on some...
Sheep
John Bell farms on the outskirts of Castletown Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath, where he runs a sheep-only system on 46ha of...
Dairy
Grassland quality must be maintained as cows enter the 2017 breeding season,” according to Ballina-based Teagasc dairy advisor Brendan Garry....
Grass
Livestock farmers have been urged to roll their silage ground now by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland...
Beef
Livestock farmers should make the most of spring grass by getting stock out to graze where possible, according to CAFRE...
Beef
The focus at farm level, for farmers who have not already done so, is switching to turnout and getting animals...
Grass
Despite some recent inclement weather, attention at farm level is beginning to switch to turning stock out to grass. Research...
Grass
Dow AgroSciences has launched two new grassland herbicides for farmers in Ireland to use this spring. Leystar is designed to...
Beef
Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions,”...
Dairy
Inclement weather and challenging grazing conditions have forced many farmers to house cows, leading to a delay in the progress...