Dairy
Dairy advice: It's time to complete your spring rotation planner
Now’s the time to set your farm up for the grazing season ahead with a spring rotation planner (SRP). The...
Grazing
Sheep
Ornamental garden plants can pose a significant poisoning risk for sheep
Ireland’s rising rural population has brought with it an enhanced risk of sheep being poisoned by ornamental plants. Agri-food and...
Beef
How can I get grazing back on track?
By Martina Harrington, Teagasc drystock specialist The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner and that...
Dairy
2020 Pasture Profit Index announced by Teagasc and the department
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Teagasc recently released the Pasture Profit Index (PPI) for 2020. Intermediate...
Dairy
What should I do now if I didn't reach the target area grazed by March 1?
The wettest February on record meant that, unsurprisingly, the vast majority of farmers did not manage to reach the target...
Dairy
Farmers forced to fully house, as soils reach saturation point
The heavy and persistent rain last week and over the weekend has resulted in the majority of soils across the...
Property
On the market: 33.85ac farmland 'would suit a small livestock operation'
Located in Co. Armagh and currently on the market is farmland, on 33.85ac, with a range of outbuildings and a...
Dairy
Dealing with difficult grazing conditions post Storm Ciara
The persistent and heavy rain, brought by Storm Ciara, has well and truly put an end to any grazing that...
Dairy
Dairy conference: 'System drift' could put our 'grass-fed marketing strategy' at risk
While the abolishment of milk quotas has brought many positives and opportunities to the sector, we must avoid a system...
Dairy
Grass growth: Holding in there... for now
Grass growth is holding steady across the country, likely due to the slightly above average soil temperatures. Average grass growth...
Dairy
Multi-species: Findings from the SmartGrass Project
With the increasing pressure to reduce the level of applied nitrogen (N) on farms, the industry – and farmers – are...
Beef
Video: Forage crop management and preparation key to success
There are plenty of forage crops planted across the country for grazing. Those sown early are coming near the stage...
Tillage
Mind your soil before grazing forage crops
19,400ha of forage crops have been planted under the Fodder Production Incentive Measure for tillage farmers. Many more crops have...
Grass
Grass growth: Should I graze closed up paddocks?
This time last year, many farmers across the country had already housed their animals. However, good grass growth and favourable...
Other
44.08ac of 'well maintained quality dry grazing land' for auction
What the agent describes as a “substantial holding” of quality well-maintained dry land at Ballycommon, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, is on...
Other
'Take me to the island': 81ac Westport land suitable for grazing
When it comes to scenic locations in which to farm, Collanmore Island, Westport, Co. Mayo, is right up there and there...
Grass
Grass advice: Are you following the key grazing mantra?
Increasing the quantity of grazed grass utilised in the diet of sheep is essential when developing and maintaining profitable sheep...
Dairy
Northern and western dairy farmers lost out on 30 grazing days in 2017
Northern and western dairy farmers lost out on 30 grazing days in 2017 compared to their counterparts in the south....
