Agri-Business
Soil health under the microscope at Better Grazing meetings
The subject of soil health will be the focus of the next round of Quality Meat Scotland Better Grazing meetings...
Grass
Agri-Business
BASIS to launch qualifications to enhance soil quality
With the Agriculture Bill set to reward farmers for ‘public goods’, such as healthy soils, BASIS is preparing to launch...
Grass
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips
Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...
Dairy
Could this tip to boost silage dry matter by up to 2t/ha work for you?
Trials at Harper Adams have explored ways of increasing silage dry matter, with one option said to be capable of...
Grass
Farmers urged to improve soil quality now in advance of spring
A major supplier of agricultural products is urging farmers to improve soil quality now, in order to reap the benefits...
Arable
New area manager appointed to Yara’s NI division
Yara Ireland has recently appointed Alan Turkington to the position of area manager for Northern Ireland. According to a statement from...
Grass
Could working on your soil health reduce your fertiliser wastage?
With 40% of fertiliser lost to leaching and volatilisation, growers are being urged to improve soil health to increase nutrient...
Grass
New forage measures secured for livestock farmers
Farmers affected by this summer’s dry weather will be able to avail of new fodder measures secured by the UK...
Grass
College develops new 'Soil MOT'...are you due a check-up?
A comprehensive ‘Soil MOT’ – measuring everything from pH levels to earthworm activity – has been created by Scotland’s Rural...
Grass
Opportunity to hear from 3 of Ulster’s top grassland farmers
The Ulster Grassland Society will kick off its winter programme with a dairy seminar on Wednesday (September 19). The seminar,...
Arable
Poor soil structure could cost up to £220/ha…but can you avoid common pitfalls?
Healthy soils are said to be the engine driving production on any farm; but just how much could poor soil...
Grass
GrassCheck walks to demonstrate how to make the most of autumn grass
Three GrassCheck dairy and beef farms across Northern Ireland will open their gates for a series of grass open days...
Dairy
Post-drought grass patience could pay longer term dividends
Farmers have been encouraged to keep their stock off pastures until grass is as close as possible to the optimum...
Arable
98% of Northern Ireland soils inadequately analysed
‘Soil Health’ is a relatively new term that is being discussed more and more by farmers, growers, agronomists and researchers....
Grass
Free soil sampling scheme launched in western Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it will open up a free soil sampling and...
Grass
Silage 2018: Your 3-point plan to head off potential shortages
Livestock farmers concerned about shortfalls of silage for winter feeding, should keep regular tabs on stocks and be prepared to...
Rural Life
'Dry, hot and sunny' weather forecast...but for how long?
As a second summer heatwave kicks in across the nation, many areas are seeing restricted grass growth due to a...
Grass
Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends
The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) funded...
