Grass
Cold and wet weather takes its toll on breeding and grass growth
With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start...
Grass
Dairy
35mm of rain in Cork puts pressure on grass availability
Grass availability is coming under pressure on many dairy farms in the East Cork area, according to Teagasc regional manager...
Grass
Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?
Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others...
Grass
How to minimise the mould and mycotoxin risks in silage - Alltech
With the peak silage-making season upon us farmers are being urged to focus on process to minimise the threat of...
Grass
Mild weather helps grass growth rates (no surplus' yet though)
The mild weather has kept grass growth rates above demand, but there are no surplus’ on most farms as yet....
Grass
What's the best fertiliser for your ground?
Soil temperature is now 9 degrees here in Tyrone and grass is beginning to jump; quite timely as we need...
Dairy
Fertiliser rules for this year's grass silage
Grass silage has a large nutrient demand and adequate N, P & K is essential for maximising grass yield and producing...
Dairy
Upcoming seminar a must for those interested in grass measuring
A seminar entitled “Understanding Grass Measuring” with Barry Lynch of AgriNet is to be held tomorrow (Monday) night. Taking place...
Agri-Business
Grassland letting for up to €300/ac in Tipperary
Grassland for letting in the Limerick/Tipperary area is making between €150 and €300/ac,” according to Tipperary town-based auctioneer Noel Corcoran....
Dairy
Good grass utilisation is essential now cows are going back on grass
What a difference a few days of dry weather makes. Ground conditions are now very good, allowing for good grass...
Beef
Good grass year in 2014 leads to increase in suckler cow caesareans
Vets in the west have confirmed a significant increase in the number of caesarean sections they are carrying out on...
