Dairy
'Every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha'
Teagasc research has shown that every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha. Maintaining a low-cost base is our best...
Grass
Grass
Cold and wet weather takes its toll on breeding and grass growth
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy
How to utilise the zero-grazing system - Teagasc
A zero-grazing system is where grass is mechanically mown and brought to cattle. Used for many years in parts of mainland Europe, it is...
Dairy
35mm of rain in Cork puts pressure on grass availability
Grass availability is coming under pressure on many dairy farms in the East Cork area, according to Teagasc regional manager...
Grass
Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?
Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others...
Grass
How to minimise the mould and mycotoxin risks in silage - Alltech
With the peak silage-making season upon us farmers are being urged to focus on process to minimise the threat of...
Grass
Grass management advice for the remainder of the grazing season - Teagasc
By now most stock are out at grass and grass growth has been slow on farms so continue to spread fertiliser...
Grass
Controlling grass now will influence sward quality later - Teagasc
Grazing grass tightly in late April/early May will have a huge influence on sward quality for the remainder of the grazing...
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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...
Dairy
Grassland farm walk - the future dairy farm
The Irish Grassland Association will hold a farm walk on the farm of Geoffrey Wycherley in Co Cork, on Tuesday...
Grass
Mild weather helps grass growth rates (no surplus' yet though)
The mild weather has kept grass growth rates above demand, but there are no surplus’ on most farms as yet....
Grass
What's the best fertiliser for your ground?
Soil temperature is now 9 degrees here in Tyrone and grass is beginning to jump; quite timely as we need...
Dairy
Why grass analysis proved valuable to one Tipperary farmer
It was only on the back of a grass test, last autumn, that dairy farmer Noel Butler had any hint...
Beef
Good weather encourages a significant turnout of cattle in Co. Tipperary
Large numbers of cattle will be turned out in the Co. Tipperary area this week, according to Teagasc Drystock Advisor...
Agri-Business
New joint venture in the Irish grass seed market
DLF-Trifolium, the world’s largest producer of grass and clover seed and Waterford-based Seedtech, part of the Arvum Group, have launched...
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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...
Agri-Business
Ulster Bank launches first ever pasture loan to support growth of Ireland’s farms
Ulster Bank has launched a new pasture loan which, it says, can be up to €60,000 per customer over a...
Grass
Is Ireland facing a grass famine and feast situation?
Low soil temperatures across the country are having an impact on grass growth rates and David Lawrence, Ruminant Specialist with...
Dairy
Fertiliser rules for this year's grass silage
Grass silage has a large nutrient demand and adequate N, P & K is essential for maximising grass yield and producing...
Dairy
Upcoming seminar a must for those interested in grass measuring
A seminar entitled “Understanding Grass Measuring” with Barry Lynch of AgriNet is to be held tomorrow (Monday) night. Taking place...