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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.
24 May 2023 Footprint Farmers
In pictures: hive of activity across the Footprint Farms as the weather improves
Sunny spells across the Footprint Farms have meant crops have got their final fungicide, as well as single farm payments and SCEP applications being submitted.
24 May 2023 Management
Beef Management: kale plans, in-calf weanlings and safety at silage
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at Kale planting, avoiding weanlings proving in-calf and safety at silage.
Sheep Management: blowfly strike, grass management and nematodirus reminder
A number of shearing contractors and farmers have reported cases of blowfly strike in adult sheep in recent days, raising awareness for the need to carry out regular checks.
24 May 2023 Management
Silage: cut now or wait a bit longer?
This week will be a busy week for silage harvesting on dairy farms, but is it the right time asks Aidan Brennan.
22 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.
20 May 2023 Management
Impact assement to be carried out for rewetting law
Rewetting is going to be one of the “most contentious” and “politically sensitive” issues coming down the tracks for farmers, IFA environment chair Paul O’Brien has said.
17 May 2023 Climate and environment
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
Thunderstorms to bring ‘intense’ showers – Met Éireann
The southeast of the country is to be hit with scattered thunderstorms and possible hail on Thursday afternoon.
11 May 2023 News
Farmer Writes: rethinking our silage strategy
The current plan is to try and get a first cut of mainly hay in June, if possible.
10 May 2023 Farmer Writes
Dairy Management: weather, calves and costs
Torrential rain over the last week has made grazing very difficult on heavy farms in the north and east, writes Aidan Brennan.
10 May 2023 Management
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