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...
Grass
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...
Agri-Business
Hands Free Farm - six years of success
The team of a hands free farm are celebrating six years of looking to the future of farming through the...
N.Ireland
Red clover used as ‘rocket fuel’ on Antrim beef farm
The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage sward has been highlighted by...
N.Ireland
Tollymore and Crossgar – two new grass varieties from AFBI
Tollymore and crossgar are two new grass varieties included on the recently released 2022/2023 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL)...
N.Ireland
Hay bales: Storage advice to avoid risk of fire
Farmers across the country took advantage of the hot, dry weather over the past two weeks by opting to secure...
N.Ireland
Machinery Focus: Massey Ferguson adds science to art of tedding
In between the bouts of unsettled weather that has marked June so far, there will be many anxiously awaiting the...
N.Ireland
Beef Focus: ‘Growing multi-species swards requires a total mindset change’
The Turley family, based in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, are suckler and beef farmers embarking on a new venture...
N.Ireland
Maximising milk from grass in south Tyrone
Father and son team, Philip and David Clarke, milk 84 crossbred cows, all spring calving, between Ballygawley and Augher in...
Beef
Table: The effect of low soil pH on fertiliser utilisation
On many beef and sheep farms, in particular where ground is rented, farmers can be reluctant to spend money on...
