Dairy
Lameness can become a huge issue on dairy farms at this time of the year as cows are still holding...
Going from a period of severe heat to a period of rain in a matter of a few days suits...
Over the last number of days, the severe heat has more than likely tested your water system and troughs as...
The good weather last week saw many farmers secure another cut of silage, which means that potassium (K) application for...
N.Ireland
Second cut silage fields are either closed off for silage or getting harvested over this spell of good weather and...
With drying off for autumn calving herds set to take place in the next couple of weeks, the body condition...
A huge topic of discussion at Moorepark ’25 open day was laying down strategies to grow 15t dry matter (DM)/ha,...
Many farmers will be eyeing up their second cut of silage in the next few weeks, and silage test results...
As part of ita ZeroNsile project, AgriSearch recently held a farm walk on red clover establishment on the farm of...
Lameness is a huge problem on Irish dairy farms and can seriously impact on costs and profits, and so identifying...
Parasite control at this time of the year for your replacement heifer calves is crucial for your next generation of...
Many calves are out grazing at the moment, and they can all seem fit and healthy before suddenly taking a...
A couple of weeks into the breeding season, a lot of farmers will begin to wrap artificial insemination (AI) and...
Most cows will be served by now and a lot of first cuts of silage will be in, meaning that...
Weed control can often prove a difficult task at this time of the year as when grass growths really begin...
We are now approaching the mid-lactation and things will begin to ease off as less cows are getting served, though...
Heifer calf targets must not be forgotten about in the midst of breeding and silage cutting season, as many calves...
As the grass plant hits the reproductive stage, topping (disc mowing) paddocks to correct grass quality once the cows have...
