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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...
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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...
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'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...
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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%...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Rural Life
Here's the official rules for transporting bales on the road
If a farmer or contractor is driving a tractor transporting bales on a trailer it is their responsibility to ensure...
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Cutting silage? Here's how to make the neighbours jealous with your quality silage
The silage season has kicked into gear with farmers taking advantage of the good weather to make the coming winter’s...
Rural Life
Video: Great footage of silage 2016 from mowing to packing the pit
Silage season began in earnest over the weekend, with farmers taking advantage of the fine weather to bring tractors, mowers...
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'Decisions taken over the next six weeks will have a major effect on silage quality'
Decisions taken now and over the next six weeks will have a major effect on silage quality next winter, according...
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Fertiliser Price Update: Turf war develops in Munster and South Leinster
Fertiliser sales have been a little easier in recent weeks, according to the IFA’s latest update on fertiliser prices. It...
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Solutions to leatherjacket and frit–fly in new grass reseeds
Withdrawal of agrochemicals used widely to control common pests of new grass reseeds should not hamper livestock farmers’ ability to...
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Five steps to make the best quality silage in your parish
Silage season may not be to the forefront of farmers minds, but steps taken over the next couple of weeks...
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The day slurry goes from being a nuisance to a huge resource
From February 1 (on farms in Northern Ireland) or January 16 on farms in the Republic of Ireland, slurry goes...
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Silage quality improves slightly but huge variation in samples - Glanbia
The quality of silage made in 2015 has improved slightly on 2014 levels, according to Glanbia, but there is huge...
