Dairy
Winter milk: How much concentrates are you feeding?
It is easy to get carried away feeding concentrates for your winter milk herd, however the diet should be adjusted...
DMD
Dairy
Winter milk: Feeding and grouping cows accordingly
We are now into the thick of autumn calving for the winter milk herds and as we progress further into...
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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
Testing silage: Getting the most out of your winter milk contract
Testing silage now is crucial, as many cows around the country are going to be milking through the winter months,...
Dairy
The importance of not delaying your first cut silage
With the June bank holiday weekend looking like it will deliver promising weather, it is crucial that you do not...
Dairy
Silage season underway - but what about quality?
Silage season is well underway in many areas and as most farmers try to get the first-cut completed, attention turns...
Dairy Technical
Should farmers 'bulk up' silage during the first cut?
Teagasc is advising farmers to avoid “bulking up” the first cut of silage, as this may prove to be a...
Dairy Technical
Importance of harvesting high-quality silage in 2022
Preparation for first-cut silage is underway on most farms across the country. Aiming to harvest high-quality silage should always be...
Grass
'Silage 75' demos set for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A total of three events on bast practice in making top-quality silage are set to take place in the north-west...
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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...
Grass
Mobile test for silage quality launched by AB Vista
AB Vista has launched a new mobile device for testing silage quality which, it says, is not just new to the...