N.Ireland
AgriSearch to hold webinar on red clover establishment
A webinar with advice on how to successfully establish red clover silage swards will take place later this month. It...
Silage
N.Ireland
Silage stocks running low on dairy farms in NI – CAFRE
There is now growing concern on many dairy farms across Northern Ireland that silage stocks are running low. This issue...
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...
Agri-Business
2023 maize silage performance is 'disappointing' - ForFarmers
ForFarmers has said that the 2023 maize silage season has yielded good volume, but the performance of that silage is...
Dairy
Threat of mycotoxins invisible to the naked eye
Mycotoxins are natural substances produced by moulds and fungi. They cannot be seen with the naked eye, and they cannot...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Manging heifer calves during winter months
Continued monitoring of your heifer calves is vital to ensure that growth targets are achieved ahead of breeding next year....
N.Ireland
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, according...
N.Ireland
NI dairy farmers have sufficient silage for winter
Most dairy farmers in Northern Ireland will have sufficient silage stocks built up by this stage to get them through...
N.Ireland
Getting silage analysed before winter housing
Farmers keen to ensure that their cows will get the best out of the silage they have harvested in recent...
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...
Opinion
Opinion: Chequered flag dropped on 2023 silage season
I have been speaking to a number of farmers and contractors off and on over the past few days, all...
N.Ireland
Farm safety needs to be prioritised in lead up to summer
Calls have been made for increased farm safety and vigilance in the run up to silage season and summer 2023....
N.Ireland
AgriSearch invests £300,000 in research on N-efficient silage
AgriSearch has announced investment of over £300,000 in research on the feasibility and practicalities of producing silage without the use...
Agri-Business
Silage flexibility with a Pottinger forage wagon
Many farmers look to the round baler to provide self sufficiency and flexibility in silage production, yet a smaller forage...
Dairy
Growing threat of mycotoxins in silage
Last year saw many Irish dairy farmers confirming that cow performance had been impacted significantly by mycotoxins. These reports were...
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
Two not quite so Big Xs join the Krone V12 range
In the world of forage harvesters, bigger is most certainly better and Krone prides itself on leading the pack. 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...
