Dairy
Grass growth: Have no fear; the rain is here
Rainfall amounts have been very varied across the country in the past seven days, but it is expected that many...
Dairy
Rainfall amounts have been very varied across the country in the past seven days, but it is expected that many...
Dairy
The month of August came around quick enough and with that, it is time for farmers to start thinking about...
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The south-east and south-west of the country continue to have soil moisture deficits (SMDs) over 40mm with grass growth rates...
Dairy
That long-awaited rain finally hit last week, but has created huge variations in grass growth rates across the country. Rainfall...
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The mid-grazing season can be one of the most difficult times for managing grass on your farm. Pre-grazing yields can...
Dairy
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen very little rain across most parts of the country. In some...
Dairy
An interactive grassland event is set to take place this week in a joint collaboration between Lakeland Agri, and the...
Dairy
Reseeding has become a routine action on many farms; so it is important that it is completed and managed correctly...
Environment
AIB, working with Teagasc, have launched a new book about sustainability in grassland management – which is made purely of...
Dairy
Grass growth took a slight dip during the month of June, due to the high amount of paddocks taken out...
Dairy
Reseeding is becoming a routine action on many farms; so, it is important that it is completed and managed correctly...
Dairy
With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many farmers have taken to pre-mowing...
Dairy
Grass growth rates have taken a dip this week, for some, due to the slower regrowth rates experienced on farms....
Dairy
The past spell of dry weather gave many farmers the opportunity to take out an under-performing paddock(s) for reseeding. The...
Dairy
Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult;...
Dairy
Grass growth rates have made a strong recovery – across the country – due to the persistent rain in parts...
Dairy
The silage season has kicked into gear slightly earlier this year, as farmers take advantage of the good weather. At...
Beef
The recent dry weather – mixed with some showers of rain – has provided ideal conditions for spreading lime. Despite...