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Teagasc estimates 1.9m tonnes of cereals produced

Teagasc outlined extremely wet months of weather in October, November, February, March and April as one of the major factors affecting planting and crop yields.

22 November 2024 NEWS

Tillage Management: soil sampling and weed control

The dry conditions make it a good time of the year to take soil samples and make a nutrient management plan for the year ahead.

13 November 2024
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Reaching net zero 'won't be cheap’ for feed prices

The move to green energy will not be easy, nor cheap, for farmers, trading expert Pedro Nonay warned.

30 October 2024 NEWS

Tillage Management: sowing and spraying winter crops

There are plenty of winter crops in the ground and they need to be managed for weeds and aphids.

30 October 2024
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The components of good meal ration

Adam Woods takes a look at ration ingredients and what farmers should be looking for when buying this winter

27 October 2024 MANAGEMENT

Dairygold confirms 2024 harvest prices

Dairygold has commended its growers for the excellent-quality grain provided this year, despite the challenging conditions.

25 October 2024 NEWS
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Beef Management: housing, ration composition and suckler marts roadshow

Adam Woods takes a look at hosuing cattle, what should be in your ration and he previews an upcoming suckler marts roadshow taking place across the country.

23 October 2024 MANAGEMENT
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Tillage Management: great scope for post-break crop sowing

This back-end has presented an excellent chance to get winter cereals sown after maize, potatoes or beet have been harvested.

23 October 2024
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Feeding the freshly calved cow this winter

Aisling Claffey, Teagasc nutrition specialist, outlines some of the key factors when it comes to feeding winter milk herds this winter.

20 October 2024
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