Dairy
Watch: Patton on what the weather may hold for livestock farmers
Livestock farmers may face wetter springs, wetter autumns and milder weather in the future due to changing weather patterns, the...
Grazing
Dairy
Proving high yielding cows can be grazed successfully in Co. Down
In Northern Ireland, traditionally, a lot of the herds would be high yielding cows being milked on a total mixed...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Dairy
Autumn grazing: Building covers to achieve extra days at grass
It is important to set your autumn grazing targets now in order to avoid having poor average farm covers (AFC)...
Environment
Watch: How can grazing prevent further climate change?
Farmers have the ability to create carbon sinks with livestock by employing a system known as Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing...
Rural Life
Watch: What it takes to be a goat herder on Howth Head
Ever wondered what it takes to herd goats on Howth Head? As new goat herders and herder apprentices are sought...
Beef
Cell grazing has positive effects on soil sequestration - research
Cell grazing involves the very intensive ‘cleaning out’ of small areas within a field or paddock by animals, which are...
Beef
Research confirms environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Research by Alltech and Archbold has confirmed the environmental benefits of grazing ruminants. The two organistions formed a strategic research...
Beef
Advice: Actions to take as weather improves
With temperatures on the rise and better weather for the past few days, field operations and grazing have begun across...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Dairy Technical
Important to maintain intakes as breeding season approaches
The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On...
Agri-Business
Fodder supplies tighten for drystock farmers in west and northwest
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard that some drystock farmers in the west and northwest of...
Opinion
Opinion: Time to start planning for a six-month winter
The disastrous start to the grazing season brings home the reality that all Irish livestock farmers should should plan for...
Dairy Technical
Identify suitable areas and get grass in the diet - Patton
Farmers should “try and get some grass into the diet” according to Donal Patton, research technologist with Teagasc based in...
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
'You cannot replace the feed quality of grazed grass' - Dr. Patton
The feed quality of grazed grass cannot be bought, according to Dr. Joe Patton of Teagasc speaking at the breeding...
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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...
Agri-Business
DAFM: 'No money' for fodder support scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) that...
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
Identifying paddocks suitable for clover establishment
The importance of the role of the legume plant known as the clover, is growing on Irish farms. Legal requirements...
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...