Dairy Technical
Grass advice: Time to think silage and apply Nitrogen
Actions and decisions made now will determine the quality and quantity of silage in next year’s pit and bales. As...
Fertiliser Spreading
Machinery
Fertiliser spreading: Key things to keep in mind this spring
With fertiliser spreading season now upon Irish farmers, there are a number of key elements people should keep in mind...
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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...
Environment
Today the last day for fertiliser spreading before closed period
Today (Monday, September 14) is the last day for farmers to spread chemical fertiliser before the annual closed period comes...
Environment
Farmers urged to be mindful of nutrient loss to waterways when spreading
Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an appeal to farmers to remain vigilant during the fertiliser spreading season to avoid water...
Machinery
Promoting precision: Fertiliser spreading essentials outlined in Gurteen
Maximising fertiliser accuracy – and reaping the associated benefits, both environmentally and financially – was the name of the game...
Dairy
Now that the closed period is over... should I spread?
Just because the closed period has ended for all farmers in Zone A, and soon to end for other farmers,...
Environment
Deadline for fertiliser spreading draws close
The deadline for spreading chemical fertiliser is fast approaching, with the annual closed period coming into effect this weekend. From...
Rural Life
Spreading from the skies: Farmer tries alternative aerial approach
A dairy farmer has taken the unorthodox ‘aerial’ approach to spreading on grassland – utilising a small aircraft to improve...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Beef
How much is contract fertiliser spreading costing?
On almost any journey you take these days you will see a fertiliser spreader somewhere along the way. So how...
CAP / Schemes
Extension granted for fertiliser and slurry spreading
An extension to the deadlines for spreading fertiliser and slurry has been granted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Machinery
Is your fertiliser spreader set up correctly?
Fertiliser is a costly commodity and farmers should aim to get the most out of it. With this in mind,...
Tillage
Know how to check the forward speed of your tractor?
Calibrating the forward speed of a tractor is often overlooked. However, it is a very simple calibration to do and...
Tillage
3 tips for safer fertiliser spreading
It may be snowing outside and fertiliser spreading seems a long time away; but now is the perfect time to...
Environment
Bulk fertiliser spreading: How much does it cost?
Now that the fertiliser prohibited period has come to an end, some farmers are busy agitating and emptying slurry storage...
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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...
Grass
'If you don't know the soil fertility levels, spreading fertiliser is a waste of money'
Farmers should soil test every field on their farm, as they could be wasting money on fertiliser, according to Grassland...