Environment
Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new study...
Grass
N.Ireland
Grass production must be ‘harnessed effectively’ – NI dairy expert
The College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE's) former head of dairying and pigs, Ian McCluggage, has highlighted the...
Grass
Silage samples from 2025 show 'mixed results' - ForFarmers
This year’s silage samples has shown variations in grass mineral levels and an increase in dry matter content, according to...
Agri-Business
Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’
Grass seed producers Barenburg has appointed Dr. Charlotte Jones to the newly created position of senior breeder, who has said...
Dairy
Grass tetany can become an issue into the autumn months
Grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) can become an issue in beef and dairy cows in the autumn time and so preventative measures...
Dairy
Grass: Setting the farm up for success in spring starts in autumn
Autumn grassland management and grazing targets are important for building grass for spring 2026. We are still only in early...
Agri-Business
65,000t fertiliser facility officially opened in Bristol
Glasson Fertilisers, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of agricultural fertiliser products and a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc., has...
N.Ireland
Grass-clover: Key to growing 15t DM/ha and reducing nitrogen
A huge topic of discussion at Moorepark ’25 open day was laying down strategies to grow 15t dry matter (DM)/ha,...
Environment
Defra: How to deal with this summer's dry weather
With predicted heat waves due over the coming weeks, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is advising...
Agri-Business
New varieties added to grass and clover lists for England and Wales
Two white clover, one red clover, two Italian rye-grass, and eight perennial rye-grass varieties have been added to the Recommended...
Dairy
How does silage quality affect milk yield and concentrate feeding?
Showers here and there over the weekend may have halted mowers for parts of the country, but the opportunity for...
Dairy
Farm safety is crucial during busy breeding and silage season
Now that we are into the second week of May, farm safety must be at the helm as the busyness...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to discuss sustainable use of nutrients in on-farm events
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host two on-farm events on Monday (April 28) to discuss...
Dairy
What are the grazing targets for the next number of weeks?
There was heavy rainfall in most parts over the weekend, though it has not affected grazing conditions and will hopefully...
N.Ireland
Northern Irish farmers reminded to control noxious weeds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is reminding farmers and landowners of the need...
Dairy
How to achieve a 75-80% DMD silage for your winter milking herd
For most farms, fertiliser is in the ground on their silage blocks and, for autumn calving herds and those that...
Dairy
Grass growth and grass covers improve with heat in the ground
It has certainly been a slow start to the year in terms of grass growth, with many farmers struggling with...
Dairy
Reseeding: Weather allowing for a successful spring reseed
With the weather looking dry and warm for the next couple of days and potentially weeks, it is offering ideal...
