Tillage
Teagasc has just issued its 9th crop report and update for the 2022/23 growing season. It reflects on new cropping opportunities for growers.
Dairy Technical
Could a fodder crop be an option for your farm? These crops are beneficial for animal performance and reduce the stress placed on silage supplies.
Dairy
Over the last number of years, particularly after last year's drought, the number of farmers growing fodder crops has increased.
Grass
With the potential to 8-12t/ha of dry matter (DM), farmers may be looking at kale as an alternative to bolster fodder reserves on their farm over the coming winter.
The country is in the midst of a major fodder crisis and many farmers are still scrambling to acquire supplies to feed their stock.
Rural Life
Often dismissed as sheep and cattle fodder, kale is being noticed as a wonder vegetable, used in food products, juicing, and skincare.
Brothers Richie and Paddy Daly run a dairy cow herd along side a dairy calf to beef operation in Moyne, Co. Tipperary.