Dairy
'Energy density of diet is key' for feeding this winter and next spring
Feeding a a diet with a high energy density this winter and next spring was highlighted as a way of...
Spring Grass
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...
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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 Technical
Grazing remains a significant challenge this spring
The first day of March has arrived and for the vast majority of dairy farms, getting cows grazing remains one...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Dry matter allocation for cows post calving
Shortly after calving, most dairy farms will be hoping that they can start turning cows out to grass, but what...
Dairy Technical
Turning yearling heifers out to grass
With good grazing conditions continuing on farms it may be time to start turning yearling heifers out to grass. A...
Dairy Technical
Should you continue grazing late into November?
The grazing season on farms should be coming to an end in the coming days, as farmers approach the final...
Beef
Farmers: Silage to be cut in late-May needs fertiliser now
Farmers who are aiming for a first cut of silage in late May, need to be getting fertiliser out on...
Dairy Technical
Getting cows out to grass this spring
The weather in January and early February has been quite good, with many farmers able to get cows out to...
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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...
Dairy Technical
Detection and prevention of grass tetany
Grass tetany often occurs when cows are let out to graze lush and low-fibre paddocks and if undetected, it can...
Dairy Technical
'Not spreading fertiliser will end up biting you'
The price of chemical fertiliser has many farmers wondering about measures they can take to reduce costs for 2022. At...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Time to start thinking about spring grass
Although growth rates this backend have been quite good, it’s time to start thinking about spring grass, and close the...
Dairy
Spring N is essential to boost grass growth
To get the best response to nitrogen (N) in spring, the soil temperature needs to be 5°C and rising (at...
Dairy
Fertiliser: Now is your chance to take the bull by the horns
Determination is key to getting the fertiliser out in these difficult spreading conditions. The second round is fast approaching and...
Grass
Grass advice: Are you on target for closing?
Up to 60% of the grass grazed on Irish farms next spring will be grown by December 1. To achieve...
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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
Popularity of maize as a buffer feed on the increase
A feeding trend involving maize silage has been noticed on Irish dairy farms over the past number of years. Gordon...
Grass
Getting cows out to grass a top priority for Longford dairy partnership
Father and son team Mike and Michael Magan farm under a dairy partnership in the village of Killashee, Co. Longford....
Grass
Each extra tonne of grass eaten is worth €185/ha in extra profit - Teagasc
Each extra tonne of grass utilised/ha (eaten/ha) on Irish farms is worth €185/ha in extra profit, according to Teagasc’s John...
Grass
Dairy farmers should start planning for spring grass now - Teagasc
Dairy farmers should start planning for spring grass supplies now, according to Teagasc’s Micheal O’Leary. The Teagasc Pasturebase Ireland Administrator...