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Beef
Silage season hits drystock farms
Martin Merrick
First cut silage has begun on many drystock farms, with good reports on both yields and quality.
23 May 2023 Grass & feeding
Five steps to managing swards mid-season
Swards have started to become stemmy out on some farms as the heading date for many perennial rye grass species approaches.
22 May 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: silage 2023 meant pulling an all-nighter
The first cut of James Strain's red clover silage has gotten underway with 60 bales made from five acres.
The Grass Week: growth kicks forward another gear
While still behind the 10-year average for the time of year, grass growth rates have pushed on considerably since the start of the month.
20 May 2023 Grass & feeding
Stronger dog control laws must be implemented quickly - IFA
The call comes following a dog attack on a yearling bullock belonging to a north Kildare farmer, the IFA has claimed.
19 May 2023 News
Pre-grazing yields too high for many
Strong growth is leading to excessively heavy covers being grazed, which will only further expand issues controlling grass.
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.
17 May 2023 Grass & feeding
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
Every additional week at grass reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 1% - Teagasc
Teagasc has outlined how farmers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving animal performance.
12 May 2023 Climate and environment
Weekend weather: mild temperatures with dry spells
Met Éireann expects temperatures to remain mild over the weekend, with outbreaks of light showers and sunny spells.
12 May 2023 News
Keeping things simple in Co Derry
The Ulster Grassland Society held its annual spring meeting last week, with host Ian Buchanan outlining the benefits from keeping grazing as simple as possible. Kieran Mailey reports.
10 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Going gets soft after heavy rain
Heavy rain in many parts over the weekend means that dairy farmers are having to go back to strip wires and 12-hour breaks, writes Aidan Brennan.
8 May 2023 Management