Maximise the return from your autumn reseed
Grass is still the easiest crop to grow in Ireland and gives substantial benefits year after year in Irish conditions, with yields of 20 tonne DM/ha...
GroQuik key to increasing herbage output
Increased stocking rates particularly on dairy farms has meant that herbage output is more critical now than ever before. The recent Teagasc...
Overseeding to rejuvenate swards
Now is the time of year that grass quality is the most difficult to manage. However, those who make swift management decisions at this stage will be...
Making quality silage in Co. Tipperary
One of the biggest challenges facing Irish farmers is being able to feed stock in a way that will give the biggest return on investment. As a...
Reseeding – Deciding which approach works best
Reseeding is an expensive investment which can deliver excellent returns. When we decide to reseed a field, it is natural to want to get something...
Silage Preservation: Time to get serious about quality
Grass silage is expensive to produce and when a land charge is factored in, first cut silage is now costing in the region of €300 per acre to grow...
Watch out for pneumonia in calves
Although temperatures are beginning to rise, calves are still at risk of contracting pneumonia. Take a look at some of the common causes as well as...
Get the most from your freshly calved cow
The modern dairy cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk post calving, however her capacity to increase dietary intakes in line...
Calf Rearing – Exploiting the full genetic potential
As we await the arrival of an ever superior generation of calves over the coming months, it is now worthwhile to take a closer look at young calf...
TOP TIPS: Planning ahead for 2019
Planning ahead is the key ingredient for success. Below we outline a number of key tasks that farmers must address to ensure that they are ready for...
Winter Housing Checklist
As we approach Christmas and the days shorten, the majority of stock are now housed for the winter months to allow grass pastures to rest...
The Straw Dilemma- What are my options?
It is safe to say that 2018 will go down as one of the most challenging years for farmers across the country. Thankfully, we have reached a point...