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...
Grass Growth
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...
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
Dairy advice: Utilising more grass on our farms this spring
The first step to utilising more grass is of course to grow more grass which has proven to be very...
Dairy
CAFRE farms: A look at clover & grazing management in 2024
Now that we are at the latter end of the grazing season for 2024, the College of Agriculture Food &...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: An ideal finish to a tough year of grazing
Good grass growth and favourable grazing conditions continue into November where cows around the country are still enjoying fresh grass...
Dairy
Grass growth: Don't keep cows out for the sake of it
Grass growth continues to be above average for this time of the year, but farmers should be mindful of average...
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...
Beef
Research: 'Early warning system' for fodder crises needed
New research funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has looked into the various factors which contribute to fodder crises...
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: Closing up the farm this autumn
As we progress through the month of October, grass growth is slowing down and the housing period is becoming more...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to move on cull cows before housing
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, it is time to look at moving on cull cows,...
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...
Dairy
Stocking rate dictates optimal farm efficiency and overall profits
Finding the optimal stocking rate is more important than ever to drive profits on your farm and to get 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...
Rural Life
Fitzmaurice: Farmers facing 'significant' slurry challenges
Farmers throughout the country are dealing with “significant challenges” when it comes to spreading slurry because of poor grass growth...
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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...
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
Maximising milk yield: To graze or not to graze
For many dairy herds across the country, the summer has been challenging to say the least, as maximising milk yield...
Dairy
Grass growth: Responding to static growth rates in August
August, like most months this year, has proven to be quite a slow grass growing month, with below average grass...
Dairy
Warm weather improves grass growth but poor quality prevails
The warmer weather has improved grass growth rates in most parts of the country, which was certainly a long time...