Autumn reseeds: don’t delay!
Early autumn reseeding is the preferred option for many to reseed grazing ground due to reduced pressure on grass availability and the increased...
Getting back on track with reseeding
Slow growth has been the theme so far this year with many reseeding plans on the main grazing block have either been placed on hold or delayed....
Time to Stock Take
In recent weeks, slow growth has been the common factor noted across the regions, with much of the focus devoted to balancing grass availability and...
Weighing up stocks
It’s vitally important that the next generation of milking cows don’t fall between two stools in the quieter part of the year. Now that breeding...
Summer Management
After a tumultuous start to the grazing season, the focus regarding nutrition at this point in the year should be simply centred around always...
4 steps to producing high-quality silage
If poor grazing conditions highlighted anything this spring, it was that silage quality will dictate animal performance when grass in the diet is...
Don’t Delay Autumn Reseeding
For many, autumn reseeding is the preferred option, due to reduced pressure on grass availability, increased availability of grazing ground after...
How To Avoid Summer Scour
With weaning having occurred/occurring on most farms currently, it is important to avoid setbacks as this can often be a stressful time for calves....
Assessing Silage Stocks
With concerns over having sufficient levels of silage stocks available for the winter, quality over quantity is the best advice when it comes to...
Key considerations for silage harvesting
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
Autumn Reseeding – Time to catch up
With grass a key ingredient on livestock farms, reseeding is the most important factor for overall farm profitability as replacing old or...
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...