Dairy
‘Over grazing paddocks could come at a cost next spring’
Over grazing paddocks now could lead to a shortage of grass on dairy farms next Spring, according to Teagasc Dairy...
Dairy
Over grazing paddocks now could lead to a shortage of grass on dairy farms next Spring, according to Teagasc Dairy...
Grass
Analysis of silage samples from beef herds and sheep flocks in Scotland have been found to have disturbingly low levels...
Grass
The quality of silage offered to animals can have a big impact on their production and performance, according to Sil-All’s...
Beef
The importance of silage analysis to beef finishers, was underlined at a recent farm walk of Kepak’s feedlot organised by...
Grass
Silage pits are not being rolled enough according to Animal Nutritionist, Charlie Purcell of KK Agri in Goresbridge in Kilkenny....
Machinery
Last weekend (August 8, 2015) a Classic Silage Field Day took place in Co. Cork and John Murphy from Co....
Machinery
Silage making is continuing across the country and with good weather promised again next week, grass-cutting looks set to continue....
Grass
Drone video maker extradionaire Paul Brennan has another amazing silage video. This time, his latest silage video ‘Silage Men – 50...
Grass
Have you got all your grass mown for silage and packed into the pit or baled yet? With the good...
Rural Life
The majority of Ireland basked in summer sunshine over the weekend bringing great conditions for cutting silage. Agri-contractors Brennans of...
Other
In general the weather will be mainly dry for the weekend and much of next week, according to Met Eireann’s...
Grass
Silage cutting is taking place across the country at the moment and while rain in places has led to problems...
Grass
Silage wrap prices are set to increase by €7/roll over the coming weeks, according to Silawrap’s Maurice Keady. “The market...
Dairy
Silage for dry cows is different to that for milking cows, Michael Garvey of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...
Grass
Constant rain showers have led to great difficulty in getting first cut silage harvested, while grass growth in many areas...
Grass
Grass growth rates are slow due to a cooler change in the weather. Aim to grow as much grass as you...
Grass
Silage contracting rates will in the range €110/ac to €140/ac for 2015, according to Co. Meath contractor Peter Farrelly. “These...
Grass
How do you ensure that you achieve good quality silage from now until the crop is harvested and sealed in...