Dairy
Are changing weather patterns & policy going to affect feed costs?
Changing weather patterns and policies are going to have a serious impact on feed costs, as they will affect how...
White Clover
Beef
Red clover: Advice on benefits and management tips
There has been an increased emphasis on the benefits to livestock farmers of incorporating white and red clover into their...
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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...
Beef
Video: Red clover sward after 10 grazings and cut of silage
Farmers across the country are incorporating clover into their grazing and silage swards in an effort to improve biodiversity and...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Picking paddocks for clover
Both white and red clover have become key plants on many Irish dairy farms, with their importance only going to...
Sheep
Lamb performance increased when grazing swards including a companion forage
A “significant increase” in lamb performance was seen in the post-weaning period when perennial ryegrass swards were grazed alongside a...
Dairy Technical
Managing new clover swards on dairy farms
A number of farmers have oversown clover in the last number of weeks in an effort to increase the amount...
Sheep News
Sowing white clover: Advice for beef and sheep farms
The benefits of sowing white clover was one of the key topics discussed at a recent farm walk near Maguiresbridge...
Dairy Technical
Establishment and management of clover swards
The Teagasc clover walks got underway earlier this week and Agriland attended the farm walk on Kevin Moran’s farm near...
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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...
Environment
Farm walks to highlight benefits of white clover
A series of 12 farm walks taking place nationwide from next month, will highlight the beneficial role that white clover...
Dairy Technical
Is clover the solution to fertiliser woes?
Earlier this week, Agriland took a trip down to the Solohead dairy research farm to take a hear about the...
Dairy Technical
Preventing bloat in grass-clover swards
The use of clover in grass swards has become increasingly popular on Irish farms. But, bloat can be an issue...
Dairy Technical
Incorporating white clover into grass swards
The benefits of including white clover in grass swards has been noted by several research trials carried out by Teagasc...
Sheep Technical
'Lambs being drafted 10-14 days earlier on grass/clover swards'
Lambs are being drafted 10-14 days earlier on grass/clover swards compared to grass-only swards at the Teagasc Centre in Athenry,...
Dairy Technical
The use of white clover offers many benefits to farmers
The use of white clover in grassland offers many benefits to Irish farmers, including to replace fertiliser nitrogen (N), which...
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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
You can't manage what you don't measure
During the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) dairy conference, on Wednesday, January 6, Dr. Deirdre Hennessy, a Teagasc grassland research officer based in...
Dairy
Establishing white clover in grass swards
Dr. Deirdre Hennessy, a Teagasc grassland research officer based in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, recently spoke at the Irish Grassland Association...
Environment
Study: Climate impact of grass-fed cattle herds 'may be overestimated'
Direct emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas from certain pasture types are lower than previously thought – meaning the climate...
Grass
Reseeding: What grass varieties should I use?
After identifying poor-performing paddocks, the next step is to choose a grass variety which will best suit the system on...