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Forage

Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’

Grass seed producers Barenburg has appointed Dr. Charlotte Jones to the newly created position of senior breeder

Forage analysis group reports stronger silage testing accuracy

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Forage analysis group reports stronger silage testing accuracy

The Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group which operates in Ireland and the UK has outlined...

UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

The area of arable land across the UK dedicated to forage maize production in 2024 increased by...

Tillage: New triticale forage option now available in UK

Arable

2 years ago

Tillage: New triticale forage option now available in UK

A new, winter-active and highly vigorous variety of triticale is now available in the UK. It offers all the forage options – early spring...

New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Agri-Business

2 years ago

New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List (RGCL) for

N.Ireland

2 years ago

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023)..

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Seed company Germinal makes new appointment

Belfast-headquartered grass and forage seed breeding company, Germinal, has announced the...

Seed company Germinal makes new appointment

Sheep

2 years ago

AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing

An event hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing.

AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Silage slippage a major issue in Northern Ireland

Silage slippage is a major challenge on many dairy and beef farms throughout Northern Ireland at the present time

Silage slippage a major issue in Northern Ireland

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Farmers urged to get ahead of possible forage shortages

Farmers are being urged to prepare for any possible forage shortages this year, as a result of mixed weather conditions the last few months.

Farmers urged to get ahead of possible forage shortages

Machinery

4 years ago

Shorter chopping with latest Pottinger Jumbo

Chopping forage into shorter lengths is generally considered a good thing, certainly when it comes...

Shorter chopping with latest Pottinger Jumbo

Beef

6 years ago

Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output

Results from a five-year trial, carried out by scientists at Reading University, confirms that dry...

Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output

Grass

8 years ago

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 Government, it has been revealed.

New forage measures secured for livestock farmers

Dairy

8 years ago

Dairying: ‘We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland’

Northern Ireland dairy farmers are on average getting less than half the industry’s target...

Dairying: ‘We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland’

Dairy

8 years ago

Dairying: 'We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland'

Northern Ireland dairy farmers are on average getting less than half the industry's target for milk from forage.

Dairying: 'We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland'

Machinery

9 years ago

New 'compact, professional-spec' silage wagon hits the market

Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has extended its Torro Combiline series with the new 5510 Combiline self-loading silage wagon.

New 'compact, professional-spec' silage wagon hits the market

Beef

9 years ago

Timothy – the forgotten grass species?

Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions.

Timothy – the forgotten grass species?

Machinery

9 years ago

Video: Respiro belt rake 'lifts' rather than 'sweeps' at FTMTA show

One of the most eye-catching machines at this week's FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown is the Respiro belt rake.

Video: Respiro belt rake 'lifts' rather than 'sweeps' at FTMTA show

Other

9 years ago

Video: How to keep an insatiably hungry harvester moving

Struggling to find an operator that can drive steadily alongside a self-propelled forage harvester? Here's an alternative...

Video: How to keep an insatiably hungry harvester moving

Arable

10 years ago

Grazing winter oats – a US perspective

Dairy farmers in Wisconsin are sowing oats in early August to provide an autumn bite for heifers

Grazing winter oats – a US perspective

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