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‘Farmers looking forward to a bumper maize harvest’

June 30, 2018

Irish growers are expected to reap a bumper crop of maize at harvest time this autumn, according to Samco’s Stephanie Shine. “What began…

Plastic shining across the country as maize acreage booms

May 25, 2018

Tillage

The acreage of land sown under maize across the country has increased massively, according to Maizetech’s John Foley. Speaking to AgriLand earlier this…

Spring sowing hasn’t started in parts of the country

May 4, 2018

Tillage

It’s hard to believe that it’s the beginning of May and farmers in parts of the country have not started to sow spring…

Tillage focus: Growing maize on contract is working in Co. Wexford

May 4, 2018

Tillage

Kevin McCann was finally getting into spring sowing when AgriLand visited his farm just outside Camolin in Co. Wexford this week. Maize was…

Maize on contract: ‘Money should be on the table first’

April 29, 2018

Tillage

‘Tillage farmers should grow forage crops for livestock farmers’ is one of the key talking points from this spring’s fodder crisis. However, it’s…

4 ways to boost fodder reserves on your farm for next winter

April 15, 2018

Grass

The country is in the midst of a major fodder crisis and many farmers are still scrambling to acquire supplies to feed their…

Forage focus: Precision feeding of dairy cows at Lyons Research Farm

February 16, 2018

Dairy

The autumn-calving dairy herd on UCD’s Lyons Research Farm is currently being fed a mix of maize and grass silage; beet pulp; and…

Maize recommended list published

February 13, 2018

Tillage

The recommended list of maize varieties for the 2018 season has been published by the Department of Agriculture. Seven varieties have been recommended…

Latest-generation Claas Jaguar hits Ireland – but how does it affect the bottom line?

October 30, 2017

Machinery

Having been on tour all over the UK, a latest-generation ‘demo’ Claas Jaguar 970 forage harvester popped up here in Ireland during recent weeks…

Make safety a priority over the coming days

October 30, 2017

Opinion

Farmers and contractors will be working around the clock to get the grass silage season wrapped up over the coming days. But will…

Storm-battered maize proving difficult to harvest

October 20, 2017

Tillage

Storm Ophelia wreaked havoc in maize fields across the country on Monday (October 16). Farmers and contractors were expecting big yields and a…

‘Mixing beet and maize in the pit growing in popularity’

October 9, 2017

Tillage

Mixing beet and maize in the pit is getting popular in Co. Cork. JB O’Donovan delivers, chops and mixes beet with maize as it…

Would you choose a ‘Spyci’ maize variety next spring?

October 9, 2017

Tillage

With the Irish maize acreage likely to increase, there are many options available to growers when it comes to selecting varieties on maturity,…

‘Beet is the cheapest conserved forage to grow’

October 7, 2017

Tillage

In terms of the cost per unit of feed value, beet is the cheapest conserved crop to grow, according to Goldcrop’s Dave Barry.…

Tillage farmers needed to grow high-quality forage crops

October 5, 2017

Tillage

Tillage farmers are needed to grow high-quality forage crops. This comes as dairy farmers, especially those pushing stocking rates, look further afield for…