N.Ireland
Upgraded Fendt rakes built to avoid contamination
The Fendt Former medium rake range is aimed primarily at European farms which tend to keep as much tractor work...
Grassland Management
Dairy
Dairy focus: Having a sustainable winter milk herd
At the Teagasc open day in Johnstown castle, Co. Wexford, attendees got a chance to learn about the sustainable winter...
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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
Dairy focus: Father and son deem partnership 'very successful'
The second stop of the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) summer tour took us to the farm of father and son,...
Dairy
Grassland management a key focus of the IGA 2024 summer tour
Grassland management was high on the agenda today (Tuesday, July 9) during the Irish Grassland Association’s (IGA) summer tour, which...
N.Ireland
Co. Down sheep farm walk to focus on profit from pasture
A farm walk held on a Co. Down sheep farm will be focused on getting profit from pasture, the College...
Dairy
The IGA National Dairy Summer Tour visits Laois
The IGA Summer Tour for 2024 will be held on Tuesday, July 9 in Co. Laois. The tour will be...
Beef
Cell grazing has positive effects on soil sequestration - research
Cell grazing involves the very intensive ‘cleaning out’ of small areas within a field or paddock by animals, which are...
Machinery
Machinery: Harrow and roll in one pass this spring
The grass harrow and roller are two implements of grassland management that struggle to get a look in during the...
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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...
N.Ireland
Ulster Grassland Society hosts Down farm walk
Ulster Grassland Society recently hosted a successful visit to the Kilkeel farm of James, and Brenda Henderson. The business is...
Sheep Technical
Sheep advice: Steps to consider when converting to organic
With approximately 2,000 farmers to begin a conversion to an organic sheep system this year, there are many steps that...
Dairy News
Multi-species swards performing well on Irish dairy farms
Multi-species swards (MSS) are performing well on Irish dairy farms. This was one of the key messages emanating from an...
Sheep
Banking grass as grazing conditions worsen
Rather unfavourable grazing conditions have made life on farms tricky in recent weeks and in cases, have forced some ewes...
Machinery News
Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market
Encouraging the use of clover in swards and the establishment of cover crops has led to various companies bringing dedicated...
Dairy Technical
The best order to close paddocks for spring 2023 grazing
The grazing season on farms for 2022 is drawing to a close, with October signalling the beginning of the closing...
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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 News
Bird's-eye view: Drones to help grass management on dairy farms
Imagery from drones could soon be helping dairy farmers to make crucial grassland management decisions, according to researchers. Scientists are...
Beef
Organic beef farmer to host farm walk on grassland management
The Limerick and Tipperary Organic Farming Group has organised a farm walk this week, which is its second in a...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Rain needed by many
Grass growth has continued to lag behind the growth rates that would be expected for this time of year. Many...
Grass
Managing grass growth has been very challenging
The sharp spike in grass growth north of Dublin during the first half of May was great news for silage...