Tillage
Kale is an excellent fodder crop - Teagasc
Kale is an excellent fodder crop and is grown for animal use from August to March according to Teagasc, which...
Kale
Dairy Technical
Have you considered sowing a fodder crop?
With the expansion of the national dairy herd in recent years, many farms have become short on housing, with many...
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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
Rape/kale hybrid, kale or beet: Which is the best fodder crop for me?
Over the last number of years, particularly after last year’s drought, the number of farmers growing fodder crops has increased....
Grass
Time running out for best results from kale
With the potential to yield 8-12t/ha of dry matter (DM), farmers may be looking at kale as an alternative to...
Grass
4 ways to boost fodder reserves on your farm for next winter
The country is in the midst of a major fodder crisis and many farmers are still scrambling to acquire supplies...
Rural Life
Kale comes to notice as wonder vegetable
While frequently dismissed as fodder for sheep and cattle, kale is coming to notice as a wonder vegetable, used in...
Dairy
Forage crops a key part of Tipperary dairy calf to beef operation
Brothers Richie and Paddy Daly run a dairy herd alongside a dairy calf to beef operation in Moyne, Co. Tipperary....