Environment
A recent study by Teagasc has highlighted the agricultural threat posed by crane fly larvae, more commonly known as 'daddy long-legs'.
Sheep Technical
Tightening grass supplies and poor underfoot conditions on sheep farms, are making it difficult to manage stock at this time of year.
Sheep
On sheep farms, thoughts should now be turning to closing ground from now on to ensure grass is available for ewes and their lambs next spring.
For flocks lambing in early March, at this stage, lambs are going to be starting to consume more grass as the weeks progress.
Trying to get grazing groups established early is important as it will set up the grazing rotation, espcecially on sheep farms.
Philip Creighton discussed all things grass and touched on what sort of an opening average farm cover is needed on sheep farms this spring.