Agri-Business
Germinal launches 'climate smart' grass seed products
Germinal has today (Tuesday, February 4) launched a new range of “climate smart” grass seed products on the market. The...
Grass
Dairy
Should farmers put their trust back in protected urea?
There is no doubt that protected urea was in the spotlight in 2024 when growth rates on farms were well...
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...
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...
Dairy
Event to focus on importance of early grass & fertiliser planning
The importance of early grass in the cow’s diet and fertiliser planning will be highlighted at a farm event next...
Dairy Technical
How can we plan for clover incorporation in 2025?
2024 was certainly a tricky one from a clover incorporation point of view, as the weather and poor growing conditions...
N.Ireland
AFBI and Barenbrug Holding to end 30-year partnership
Barenbrug Holding and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) today (Thursday, December 19) announced their intention to end their 30-year...
Tillage
Alltech: European Harvest analysis shows rising mycotoxin risks
Biotechnology company, Alltech, has released the complete Alltech 2024 European Harvest Analysis report which show rising mycotoxin risks. The comprehensive...
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...
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...
Dairy
Grass growth: Conditions and growth keeping cows out
Grazing conditions are stable in many parts of the country and although grass growth has not been excellent, there has...
N.Ireland
Grassland carbon credits likely to be higher than other crops
The value of carbon credits linked to grass will be extremely high, relative to those associated with other land use...
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...
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
Each extra day at grass in autumn is worth an added €3/cow
During this time of year, dairy farmers need to do all they can to ensure their cows stay out at...
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
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...
Agri-Business
New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list
Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List...
Dairy
Grass growth: Huge variation around the country
Grass growth around the country continues to struggle, with many farmers finding it difficult to build up their average farm...
Dairy
Proving high yielding cows can be grazed successfully in Co. Down
In Northern Ireland, traditionally, a lot of the herds would be high yielding cows being milked on a total mixed...