Developing effective grassland management systems for sheep was the theme recently addressed by Dr. Phil Creighton, during his presentation to...
February 8, 2022
A leading grassland expert has suggested that significant numbers of sheep and other livestock farmers cannot identify perennial ryegrass and...
February 7, 2022
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolling out six discussion groups across the country to delve into...
December 1, 2021
Grass growth has taken off once again over the past week or so in parts of the country, with the...
May 9, 2020
A sheep farmer from Co. Down has been recognised for his grassland management techniques by the British Grassland Society (BGS)....
October 23, 2019
The persistent and heavy rainfall last week and over the weekend has lead to the majority of soils across the...
September 30, 2019
With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many farmers have taken to pre-mowing...
July 1, 2019
Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult;...
June 8, 2019
Farmers are invited to attend a free “Making More from Pasture” meeting being held in Orkney on Thursday, October 4....
September 30, 2018
Proactive management in dealing with grass shortages will be the key discussion point at an upcoming farm walk, to be...
August 25, 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Enterprise and Rural Affairs (DAERA), in Northern Ireland, has issued best-practice guidelines for dairy farmers during the month of...
May 4, 2017
Early October is upon us and closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms. The ‘start of...
October 6, 2015
Agrinet is organising a number of user meetings in conjunction with experienced Teagasc grassland advisors. The next and third meeting...
July 29, 2015
Many farmers regard the thistle as the bane of there lives when it comes to managing their grassland. Creeping Thistle...
June 30, 2015
Despite cold weather growth rates have improved slightly this week, depending on farm fertility and location. It is crucial that...
May 21, 2015
The mean cost of the drainage systems installed to date as part of the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme has come...
May 13, 2015
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
May 7, 2015
Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others...
May 6, 2015
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