Growing fodder crops on some farms can be an effective way of easing the pressure placed on housing over the winter months. Fodder crops are also bene...Read More
A major focus in agriculture this year has been on increasing the clover content in swards on farms. With that in mind, it is necessary to remember th...Read More
Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly‘s Dairy Farmer of the Year 2021, Mark Larwood, is a seasoned grower of lucerne, a crop that other producers might cons...Read More
Farmers have been advised to “plan carefully and don’t compromise” when sowing fertiliser and growing their silage crops for feeding in winter 2...Read More
As the winter housing period kicks off on farms and cows begin to settle into their winter housing accommodation, there are some tasks which can be un...Read More
Speaking to dairy farmers over the last week or two, many have gotten the power washer out and have given the cubicle shed a good cleaning and have it...Read More
October is one of the most important months of year for a grazing herd; farmers are starting their final rotation for the year while also setting the ...Read More
The use of well water is common on Irish farms, but although it is free, you should still take annual samples to ensure the water quality is good enou...Read More
An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against a decision to grant planning permission for Kerrygold to expand its Mitchelstown site. On Jun...Read More
As we enter into the month of August on dairy farms, it is time to start building grass supplies for the autumn grazing months. This is also an import...Read More