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Rainfall amounts have been very varied across the country in the past seven days, but it is expected that many areas will receive…
The month of August came around quick enough and with that, it is time for farmers to start thinking about building covers of…
The south-east and south-west of the country continue to have soil moisture deficits (SMDs) over 40mm with grass growth rates continuing to be…
That long-awaited rain finally hit last week, but has created huge variations in grass growth rates across the country. Rainfall amounts were highest…
The mid-grazing season can be one of the most difficult times for managing grass on your farm. Pre-grazing yields can easily slip above…
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen very little rain across most parts of the country. In some areas, grass growth…
An interactive grassland event is set to take place this week in a joint collaboration between Lakeland Agri, and the Lakeland Dairies /…
Reseeding has become a routine action on many farms; so it is important that it is completed and managed correctly from beginning to…
AIB, working with Teagasc, have launched a new book about sustainability in grassland management – which is made purely of grass and bound…
Grass growth took a slight dip during the month of June, due to the high amount of paddocks taken out for silage and…
Reseeding is becoming a routine action on many farms; so, it is important that it is completed and managed correctly – from beginning…
With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many farmers have taken to pre-mowing paddocks ahead of…
Grass growth rates have taken a dip this week, for some, due to the slower regrowth rates experienced on farms. Last week, average…
The past spell of dry weather gave many farmers the opportunity to take out an under-performing paddock(s) for reseeding. The management of a…
Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult; so sometimes further…
Grass growth rates have made a strong recovery – across the country – due to the persistent rain in parts over the last…
The silage season has kicked into gear slightly earlier this year, as farmers take advantage of the good weather. At a recent silage…
The recent dry weather – mixed with some showers of rain – has provided ideal conditions for spreading lime. Despite improvements being made…
