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Fearga red clover variety now available

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the developments in red clover breeding and management.

31 July 2024
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Tillage Management: harvest, whole crop and assessing crops

As harvest approaches for many farmers, it is important to be prepared and also to assess crop performance.

10 July 2024
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Reseeding opportunities in July

July is a good month to reseed less-productive swards on suckler farms, with plenty of time for new grass to establish before autumn.

2 July 2024 MANAGEMENT

Anger over grazing rules for cover crops

Rules around grazing cover crops will 'turn farmers off planting' as farmers wonder 'where is the science behind these rules' and who is 'making them up'.

26 June 2024 NEWS