Agri-Business
CAFRE is organising an on-farm rush control event for Wednesday, September 4, at Castle Archdale Country Park, Enniskillen.
The production of biochar from rushes presents "readily available" opportunities to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, an LCA has shown.
Environment
Biochar production from agricultural biomass can yield monetary benefits for farmers and has the potential to reduce emissions from slurry.
Machinery
Using the Scorpion one pass land drainage tool can extend the grazing season by two months according to James Coen of Co Galway
Sheep
Silvopasture is a more than feasible grazing option for sheep, according to Jim McAdam, an Honorary Professor at Queen’s University Belfast.
With increasing detections of MCPA being found in watercourses, Irish authorities are clamping down on the misuse of rush sprays.
Grass
Grassland weeds are set to escalate over the next few weeks. Rushes thrived in last year’s wet summer, as they out competed grass on land with low soil fertility.
Many farmers across the country are fighting an on-going battle against what many would refer to the 'scourge of rushes'.
May is an ideal month to control weeds, according to the recommendations contained within Teagasc’s latest advisory newsletter for sheep farmers.
