N.Ireland
How to combat summer scour syndrome in your calves
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many herds experiencing the condition in...
Grass
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Managing spring reseeded paddocks
Although we had a very wet spring, a number of farmers were still able to get their paddocks reseeded. A...
N.Ireland
Maintaining high quality grass as growth rates continue
Keeping high quality grass in front of cows is essential in order to maintain quality milk production. During the spring...
N.Ireland
AgriSearch to host farm walk on red clover establishment
AgriSearch is hosting a farm walk on red clover establishment as part of the ZeroNsile project in partnership with Agri-Food...
N.Ireland
CAFRE offers advice as slurry tanks ‘remain full’ after wet spell
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has put together its management tips for farmers as slurry tanks...
N.Ireland
Key is to ‘focus on maximising cows’ daily grass intake’ – CAFRE
It is important to keep a constant supply of high-quality grass in front of a dairy herd, according to advice...
Grass
Why farmers should focus on dry matter this silage season
In light of difficult weather conditions, farmers are being urged to focus on achieving between 28-33% of dry matter (DM)...
N.Ireland
Silage: The importance of red clover
The importance of red clover in silage swards has been highlighted by AgriSearch general manager, Jason Rankin. “Grassland farmers are...
Arable
Research suggests link between fertiliser and microplastics in soils
New research carried out in the UK suggests that both organic and inorganic fertiliser may contribute to concentrations of microplastics...
Agri-Business
Ecosyl shares tips for improving grass silage in 2024
Silage agri-business Ecosyl has said that, with challenges in the dairy sector creating a “strong case” for maximising milk production...
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...
N.Ireland
Agrisearch publishes new booklet on grass cover estimation
AgriSearch has published a new booklet focusing on ‘grass cover estimation for precision grazing systems’. The project is part of...
Agri-Business
Breakthrough means measuring grass from space
A world-first technology breakthrough that could revolutionise grassland farming and grass measuring has today (Tuesday, July 18) been announced by...
Beef
Sodium recommended in grassland fertiliser scenarios
Sodium has been recommended as an integral component of all grassland (grazing and silage) fertiliser programmes. The benefits of the...
Agri-Business
Yara reports revenue decline in first quarter of 2023
Fertiliser company Yara has reported weaker financial results for the first three months of 2023 compared to a strong first...
Agri-Business
NI grass growth in March below long-term average
Northern Ireland’s grass growth in March will be below the long-term average, at 7.2kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/day, according to...
N.Ireland
Foliar feeding grassland swards – is it an option?
Farmers attending a recent meeting in Co. Armagh were briefed on the benefits of foliar feeding grassland swards. The technology...
Agri-Business
Forage specialist outlines key factors in grass silage value
Forage specialist Dr. Dave Davies spoke at the first of the 2022, Alltech-hosted ‘Making Silage Sense’ webinar series. The Wales-based...
