Grass
Increase in grass growth in the North, despite volatile season
Grass growth in the North last year was up 21% compared with the 2007-2015 long term average, according to figures from...
Grass
Grass
Grass advice: Nearing the end of the green stuff
North of the border most herds are now fully housed or on their last few days at grass. With frosty...
Grass
Pre-grazing significantly boosts first cut silage quality
Swards that were grazed prior to being closed off are producing silage of a significantly higher quality than those which...
Environment
10 things you didn't know about fertiliser
Today, October 13, represents the first ever Global Fertiliser Day to celebrate the important role fertiliser has played and will...
Grass
Finding the perfect balance between grazing and condition score
As we enter into the second week of closing, the effect of grazing heavier covers becomes apparent; cows are working...
Grass
Plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season
As autumn draws in, there is plenty of planning to do for the remainder of the grazing season and indeed...
Grass
Silage quality shock on the cards for farmers
First cut silage analysis results are giving significant cause for concern, according to Gerard Butler, a director of Cappoquin-based FBA...
Grass
Quiz: Think you're a grass measuring guru? Prove it here!!
Grass measuring is a vital tool used on many Irish farms and at some stage or another some farmers have...
Dairy
8 tips to increase grass covers during August
August is a critical month for building grass covers as it is the last month when growth rates outstrip herd...
Grass
Video: Should more farmers over sow grass seed to maintain sward quality?
Reseeding by over sowing is an ideal method to maintain the quality of silage and grazing swards, according to Damian...
Grass
10 steps to take in order to reduce damage to silage bales
Silage bales are an expensive commodity therefore protecting them should be a priority for farmers, according to Caitriona Mullin, North...
Grass
'Reseeding is one of the most cost-effective on-farm investments'
Paddocks with a low proportion of perennial ryegrass are costing farmers up to €300/ha per year due to a loss of grass...
Other
5 benefits to having the correct lime content in your soil
In recent years there has been a steady decline in soil pH on Irish farms and currently close to 60%...
Grass
'Good quality silage is not all about dry matter content'
This year has been a difficult year to manage grass and get good quality silage due to the unsettled weather conditions...
Grass
Fertiliser Price Update: Best quotes for CAN at €210/t
Fertiliser sales have slowed considerably over recent weeks, according to the IFA’s latest fertiliser price update. It says good grass...
Grass
Have you enough silage to get you through the winter?
Now is the time of year to measure how much forage you have and whether or not it is enough...
Grass
Dealing with docks: 'If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place'
The amount of grass grown on farms would increase if farmers eliminated docks from their swards, according to TP Whelehan’s...
Rural Life
Purple silage wrap will help support Crumlin Children's Hospital
Irish farmers are being asked to buy purple silage wrap and net and help support Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin...
