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How protected urea performed for grass growth in 2024

Brian McCarthy and Áine Murray, Teagasc Moorepark, report on protected urea use in 2024.
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Ground conditions hold up - but average farm cover declining
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Ground conditions hold up - but average farm cover declining

While grazing conditions are okay for the most part, a lack of grass is a bigger headache to many, writes Thomas Condon.

9 October 2024 
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Time to cut back on meal as farm covers improve
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Time to cut back on meal as farm covers improve

With covers per lu ahead of target for the time of year, there is an opportunity to ease back on meal feeding after a heavy six months, writes Thomas Condon.

31 July 2024 
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