Opinion
Not offering grants for grazing infrastructure is unbelievably shortsighted
The decision by the Department of Agriculture not to include grazing infrastructure, among the list of eligible investments under the...
Opinion
The decision by the Department of Agriculture not to include grazing infrastructure, among the list of eligible investments under the...
Beef
As part of the Macra na Feirme’s Young Farmer Conference, those interested in beef production attended the suckler-to-beef farm of...
Grass
Early October is upon us and closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms. The ‘start of...
Grass
A Co. Offaly mixed farm is planning on increasing its gross margin by €250/ha on the strength of improved grassland...
Grass
Agrinet is organising a number of user meetings in conjunction with experienced Teagasc grassland advisors. The next and third meeting...
Grass
The main advantage of reseeding grassland on a farm is that, it will increase both the quantity and quality of...
Grass
Many farmers regard the thistle as the bane of there lives when it comes to managing their grassland. Creeping Thistle...
Grass
Despite cold weather growth rates have improved slightly this week, depending on farm fertility and location. It is crucial that...
Grass
The mean cost of the drainage systems installed to date as part of the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme has come...
Grass
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
Grass
Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others...
Grass
By now most stock are out at grass and grass growth has been slow on farms so continue to spread fertiliser...
Agri-Business
AgriNet is hosting a grass meeting on Tuesday May 5 at 8pm in Corrin Mart Fermoy. Barry Lynch of AgriNet...
Grass
The mild weather has kept grass growth rates above demand, but there are no surplus’ on most farms as yet....
Beef
Soil temperatures are currently ranging from 6.0 C in the North to 7.5 C in the South, according to Met...
Dairy
Dairy farmers taking part in Teagasc Glanbia Joint Development Programme saw the profitability of their enterprise rise by almost €39,000 in...
Dairy
February has been a challenging month for farmers to meet their grazing targets. Many may have targeted to have 30%...