Forage crops

Sheep Management: putting plans in place for finishing lambs

Taking stock of the weight and condition of lambs at weaning will allow informed decisions to be made on finishing lambs efficiently.

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

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Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

GRASS & FEEDING 3 July 2025

Tillage – crops look good except for price

Tillage – crops look good except for price

VIEWPOINTS 11 June 2025

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

The cost of forage crops: from kale to maize

FODDER 19 March 2025

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Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.

CROPS 12 October 2024

One new variety makes maize list

One new variety makes maize list

One new variety has been added to the maize recommended list. This list only tested varieties for uncovered conditions.

NEWS 12 October 2024

Beef Management: lice, weanling performance and cold weather management

Beef Management: lice, weanling performance and cold weather management

Adam Woods takes a look at lice issues, weanling performance and cold weather management in this weeks Beef Management.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2024

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Attention turns to grazing rape crop on Tullamore farm

Shaun Diver takes a look at what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2024

10 tips for grazing cattle on forage crops over winter

10 tips for grazing cattle on forage crops over winter

Outwintering cattle on forage crops will be limited to farms on drier land. But where animals have access to such crops, outlined are some tips for grazing.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2024

Sheep clean livestock policy refresher course

Sheep clean livestock policy refresher course

With upwards of 30mm to 40mm of rain forecast on Friday night through to Saturday and coming hot on the wheels of some heavy snowfalls, ground conditions will come under pressure.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2024

Tips for grazing management of forage crops

Tips for grazing management of forage crops

Martin Merrick details some key advice on managing grazing of forage crops this autumn and winter.

FODDER 12 October 2024

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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