Dairy
How much nitrogen should you get out this spring?
Getting the timing right and getting the rate of application right for nitrogen (N) and slurry are key to growing...
Grass
Beef
Beef conference focuses on minding farmers, cattle and land
Farmers and beef industry personnel from across the country gathered at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, on...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Grass
Dry conditions could offer chance for lime application
The current spell of mild, dry weather that most of the country is experiencing is keeping ground conditions in good...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: An ideal finish to a tough year of grazing
Good grass growth and favourable grazing conditions continue into November where cows around the country are still enjoying fresh grass...
Dairy
Grass growth: Don't keep cows out for the sake of it
Grass growth continues to be above average for this time of the year, but farmers should be mindful of average...
Grass
Conference to examine changes in grass growth
This week sees the publication of the final GrassCheck Bulletin for 2024. For the majority of this year so far, grass...
Dairy
Grass growth: Closing up the farm this autumn
As we progress through the month of October, grass growth is slowing down and the housing period is becoming more...
Dairy
Seeing out the end of lactation for spring calving cows on a high
We are now entering the final few months of lactation for spring calving cows and the cows are beginning to...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Grass: Time to start thinking about final rotation
Grass growth has slowed down over the last number of weeks and for many farmers, the final rotation of the...
Dairy
Grass growth: Stagnant growth making 40-day rotation difficult
The warm weather over the last week or 10 days has had no major impact on grass growth, with high...
Beef News
Advice and tips for a good autumn reseed establishment
Where paddocks have been reseeded this autumn, getting a good reseed establishment is essential to the success of the job....
Dairy
Utilising your slurry efficiently before the ban kicks in
The last day to spread slurry this year is Monday, September 30, which means there is less than a fortnight...
Dairy
Managing your clover swards during autumn months
Your clover swards are not like your grass swards and so, they should not be treated in the same manner...
Dairy
Maximising milk yield: To graze or not to graze
For many dairy herds across the country, the summer has been challenging to say the least, as maximising milk yield...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Dairy
Reminder: Get your fertiliser out before the ban kicks in
The fertiliser ban will soon come into play, meaning a plan must be put in place to make the most...
Dairy
Extend your grazing season for as long as possible this autumn
It is now time to start thinking about extending your grazing season for as long as possible. This will be...
Dairy
Grass growth: Responding to static growth rates in August
August, like most months this year, has proven to be quite a slow grass growing month, with below average grass...
Grass
Reminder: Guidance on N and P allowance for farmers
The closed period for spreading chemical fertiliser begins on September 15 which is just over three weeks from now and...