Pig/Poultry
Better Chicken Commitment may increase broiler production costs by 37.5%
The introduction of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) could lead to broiler production costs increasing by 37.5% in the European...
ADAS
Tillage
Potato industry entering new era of blight management
The Irish potato industry looks set to enter a new era of blight management as it approaches the 2024 growing...
Sponsored
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...
N.Ireland
New algorithm to predict vining pea yields at harvest
Satellite imagery will be an integral part of a bespoke algorithm, developed to predict vining pea yields at harvest. ‘PeaSat’...
Tillage
Recent study confirms best way to destroy cover crops
A recent ADAS study has confirmed that cover crops can both refine nitrogen (N) usage and protect water quality. This...
Tillage
Tillage: The biology of blackgrass and ways to prevent it
A combination of knowing the biology of blackgrass and effective stubble management, can serve to greatly reduce the impact of...
Tillage
Advice: Making best use of organic manures and slurries
Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) has recently compiled a series of guidelines, advising farmers on how they can make...
Tillage
Tillage Conference: Teagasc to trial BYDV prediction model
Teagasc will trial a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) prediction model over a three year period it has confirmed...
Tillage
Research: Hybrid barleys could help with fertiliser costs
New research is indicating that hybrid barleys which receive a reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields...
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...
