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Fertiliser flying out merchants' gates as prices wane
Rachel Donovan
Serious price drops are also being experienced with CAN now trading as low as €470/t, down from over €600/t just six weeks ago.
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.
17 May 2023 Grass & feeding
More mowing and not less fertiliser to control grass
Ground conditions have improved nicely with warm dry weather, which is also the root of the high growths being seen in the past week.
Fertilising grazing swards during peak growth - hold off or crack on?
Grass growth should hit peak levels during the second half of May and with surplus grazing emerging, some farmers will query whether fertiliser is needed or not.
16 May 2023 Grass & feeding
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
Ukrainian farmers blown up by mines every week
Farmers in Ukraine are calling for international support to help de-mine their lands and warn that without it, they will be unable to farm.
26 April 2023 World
Critical weeks for livestock farmers
The time to act is now. Fertilise properly to optimise growth potential if appropriate.
19 April 2023 Viewpoints
Will you grow fodder for livestock?
Teagasc told the National Fodder and Food Security Committee that fodder supplies are tight on many farms at its meeting last week.
16 April 2023 Crops
Fertiliser imports down but stocks not scarce
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee met to discuss fertiliser supplies and fodder stocks.
13 April 2023 News
Teagasc warns of tight fodder supplies
Rebuilding fodder stocks should remain the current priority on farms, according to Teagasc.
13 April 2023 News
Brutal weather costing farmers €80m per week
Feed and fodder costs are spiralling, while milk yield is down and lamb mortality is up.
12 April 2023 News
Tough spring taking its toll
Shane Dobson talks to some farmers around the country as to how they are dealing with the current weather conditions.
12 April 2023 News