Grass
Silage quality improves slightly but huge variation in samples - Glanbia
The quality of silage made in 2015 has improved slightly on 2014 levels, according to Glanbia, but there is huge...
Silage
Dairy
'Herds of 150 cattle or more are 50% more likely to suffer TB outbreak'
Herds of 150 cattle or more are 50% more likely to suffer a bovine TB outbreak than those with herds of...
Grass
Low protein silage in Scotland could 'slowly starve stock'
Analysis of silage samples from beef herds and sheep flocks in Scotland have been found to have disturbingly low levels...
Grass
'Silage quality can have a big impact on animal performance'
The quality of silage offered to animals can have a big impact on their production and performance, according to Sil-All’s...
Beef
Why silage analysis is key for beef finishers
The importance of silage analysis to beef finishers, was underlined at a recent farm walk of Kepak’s feedlot organised by...
Grass
Why the best additive for silage might be...diesel!
Silage pits are not being rolled enough according to Animal Nutritionist, Charlie Purcell of KK Agri in Goresbridge in Kilkenny....
Grass
Silage video: Gobbling grass from a height
Drone video maker extradionaire Paul Brennan has another amazing silage video. This time, his latest silage video ‘Silage Men – 50...
Other
Generally dry weather for the weekend and much of next week - Met Eireann
In general the weather will be mainly dry for the weekend and much of next week, according to Met Eireann’s...
Grass
Silage 2015 is in full swing, has your photo made the cut?
Silage cutting is taking place across the country at the moment and while rain in places has led to problems...
Grass
Silage wrap prices set to increase by €7/roll
Silage wrap prices are set to increase by €7/roll over the coming weeks, according to Silawrap’s Maurice Keady. “The market...
Dairy
How to grow low potash silage for dry cows
Silage for dry cows is different to that for milking cows, Michael Garvey of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise...
Grass
Difficult conditions affect grass growth and silage making
Constant rain showers have led to great difficulty in getting first cut silage harvested, while grass growth in many areas...
Grass
Silage contracting fees in the range €110 to €140 per acre
Silage contracting rates will in the range €110/ac to €140/ac for 2015, according to Co. Meath contractor Peter Farrelly. “These...
Grass
Mobile test for silage quality launched by AB Vista
AB Vista has launched a new mobile device for testing silage quality which, it says, is not just new to the...
Rural Life
'Farmyards should be a no-go for children'
Last year, there were 30 deaths due to farm accidents in Ireland. Out of that 30 fatalities, four of them were...
Grass
Video: Is your silage pit as big as this one in the US?
Does your silage pit rival the size of this maize silage pit in the US? East Dublin Dairy in Minnesota...
Grass
Silage quality key if producing more milk this autumn
Spring milk producers wanting to maximise milk from grazed grass, must also maximise silage quality, as there is often an need...
Grass
How to minimise the mould and mycotoxin risks in silage - Alltech
With the peak silage-making season upon us farmers are being urged to focus on process to minimise the threat of...
