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Beef Management: kale plans, in-calf weanlings and safety at silage
Adam Woods
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at Kale planting, avoiding weanlings proving in-calf and safety at silage.
24 May 2023 Management
Dairy cross cows working hard in Newford
Adam Woods reports from the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm open day held earlier this week
20 May 2023 Management
Five tips for cutting first-cut silage
As silage season kicks off across Ireland, outlined are five tips to keep in mind.
Beef Management: silage quality, SCEP payment rates and Newford Open Day
Adam Woods has some tips on making quality silage, the new SCEP payment rates and details of an upcoming open day on Newford farm
17 May 2023 Management
Five steps to prepare for first cut silage
Drier conditions are forecast for the week ahead, which will see more farmers attempt to harvest first cut. Before then, make sure you have the pit ready for grass.
13 May 2023 Management
Navigating the Bord Bia quality assurance audit
Andrew Mahon takes a look at the application process to the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) and how to avoid issues.
10 May 2023 Management
Tidy TAMS three-bay slatted shed for €35,400
This Mayo farmer used TAMS II aid to build a three-bay suckler shed with a creep and crush.
10 May 2023 Buildings
Beef Management: grazing conditions, breeding and SCEP magazine
Adam Woods takes a look at dealing with the tricky grazing conditions, getting good conception rates and getting your SCEP application right.
10 May 2023 Management
Drafting young bulls for slaughter
Farmers looking to finish spring-born bulls under the 16-month age limit should be paying close attention to fat covers and marketing animals at the first opportunity.
9 May 2023 Management
Five tips for the suckler breeding season
In early spring calving suckler herds, breeding will be getting underway. Outlined are five tips for suckler breeding.
6 May 2023 Management
Beef Management: dairy beef targets and fertilsier applications
This week's Beef Management takes a look at weaning dairy beef calves and making sure adequate fertilsier is spread to maximise silage supplies for winter 2023.
3 May 2023 Management
Focusing on sward quality during May
As grass growth increases in May, maintaining sward quality in front of cattle becomes much more difficult.
2 May 2023 Management