Dairy
Early grazing: Is it worth the extra work?
The start of February has been cold, but relatively dry, allowing many farmers to get cows out for grazing this...
Grassland Management
N.Ireland
Upgraded Fendt rakes built to avoid contamination
The Fendt Former medium rake range is aimed primarily at European farms which tend to keep as much tractor work...
N.Ireland
Co. Down sheep farm walk to focus on profit from pasture
A farm walk held on a Co. Down sheep farm will be focused on getting profit from pasture, the College...
Machinery
Machinery: Harrow and roll in one pass this spring
The grass harrow and roller are two implements of grassland management that struggle to get a look in during the...
N.Ireland
Ulster Grassland Society hosts Down farm walk
Ulster Grassland Society recently hosted a successful visit to the Kilkeel farm of James, and Brenda Henderson. The business is...
Dairy
Govt funds project to develop AI for grassland management
A London-based company has received government funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for grassland monitoring and management...
Agri-Business
Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market
Encouraging the use of clover in swards and the establishment of cover crops has led to various companies bringing dedicated...
N.Ireland
Developing effective grassland management systems for sheep
Developing effective grassland management systems for sheep was the theme recently addressed by Dr. Phil Creighton, during his presentation to...
N.Ireland
Could you identify perennial ryegrass within a sward?
A leading grassland expert has suggested that significant numbers of sheep and other livestock farmers cannot identify perennial ryegrass and...
Grass
Members wanted for grassland management discussion groups
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolling out six discussion groups across the country to delve into...
Dairy
Grass advice: Don’t delay in taking out surplus paddocks for bales
Grass growth has taken off once again over the past week or so in parts of the country, with the...
Dairy
Some good weather on the horizon might present an opportunity to get out grazing
Unfortunately, the wet weather last week and over the weekend threw another spanner in the works in terms of getting...
Sheep
Co. Down farmer honoured with grassland award
A sheep farmer from Co. Down has been recognised for his grassland management techniques by the British Grassland Society (BGS)....
Dairy
Should I house my cows to prevent poaching?
The persistent and heavy rainfall last week and over the weekend has lead to the majority of soils across the...
Dairy
Is pre-mowing paddocks a pointless exercise?
With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many farmers have taken to pre-mowing...
Dairy
Pre-mowing vs. topping: Which is the better option?
Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult;...
Agri-Business
Meeting: NZ consultant on making more from pasture
Farmers are invited to attend a free “Making More from Pasture” meeting being held in Orkney on Thursday, October 4....
Beef
Proactive management is key focus for Downpatrick farm walk
Proactive management in dealing with grass shortages will be the key discussion point at an upcoming farm walk, to be...
