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Declan Collins on 29 May 2024
Time to rebuild silage stocks
With silage reserves at an all time low, Declan Collins looks at how farmers can set up their paddocks for a quality second cut.
Declan Collins on 22 May 2024
Time to get on top of grass quality
Declan Collins looks at different options for farmers to get on top of grass quality this week.
Declan Collins on 15 May 2024
Growth burst has finally arrived
Declan Collins has a look at what farmers should be doing to control grass quality with high growth rates.
Declan Collins on 08 May 2024
Growth rates predicted to rise this week
With growth rates predicted to rise, Declan Collins looks at what farmers should do in the coming week.
Declan Collins on 01 May 2024
Growth rates still lag behind as grass could become tight on farms
Declan Collins looks at the grass stats for this week as growth rates are back 20% this year compared to the five year average.
Declan Collins on 24 Apr 2024
Farmers release the grazing reigns with settled weather
Declan Collins has a look at important measures to take this week to ensure quality grass in the cows' diet.
Declan Collins on 10 Apr 2024
Fear of redamaging ground as farmers enter second rotation
Declan Collins looks at where farmers go from here as they enter second rotation and cows still not out full time.
Declan Collins on 04 Apr 2024
Farmers heading for crisis point with silage stocks
Declan Collins looks at the weather for the coming week and how farmers can stretch out silage stocks.
Declan Collins on 03 Apr 2024
Farmers on the edge of crisis point with less than a week of silage stocks left
Declan Collins looks at grazing around the country as silage stocks are depleting and still no sign of a weather boost.
Declan Collins on 27 Mar 2024
What to consider for reseeding this spring
Declan Collins looks at how farmers can get a successful reseeding plan in place this spring.
Declan Collins on 27 Mar 2024
No let up in the weather forecast this week
Declan Collins reels in on the weather woes this week, with a worry among farmers as silage stocks tighten and the bad weather continues.
Declan Collins on 20 Mar 2024
First grazed paddocks slow bouncing back
Declan Collins explains the importance of getting nitrogen out on paddocks to ensure enough grass in April.