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Beef
Five management jobs for early July
Kieran Mailey
As the grazing season enters the second half of the year, outlined are some jobs to keep on top of in July.
28 June 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: growth improves but caution still urged
While growth has improved over the last week and looks set to do so again this week, some farms are still at dangerously low average farm covers.
26 June 2024 l2
IFJ Junior: making energy from slurry
Methane, which is emitted from slurry, can be captured and used as renewable energy, writes Stephen Robb.
Pöttinger launches baby Jumbo range
Following the launch of the revamped Jumbo 7000 forage wagon range in 2021 and larger Jumbo 8000 in 2022, the Austrian manufacturer has now launched the compact Jumbo 5000 ranging from 32m3 to 54m3.
26 June 2024 Farm machinery
New and old messages at AFBI open days
The recent open days addressing the environmental challenges facing livestock farmers in NI saw researchers deliver a mix of old and new science.
26 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Clover and multispecies deliver cost savings
At a recent farmwalk hosted on Bill Harpur's suckler beef farm, farmers heard how clover and multispecies swards were reducing inputs and emissions.
26 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Nitrogen cannot be a neglected input
Farmers in NI are substituting nitrogen for meal, but is it the right direction of travel?
26 June 2024 Opinion
Beef Management: creep grazing, weed control and summer scour
Martin Merrick outlines the benefits of creep grazing, how best to control weeds at this time of the year and some tips on preventing summer scour.
26 June 2024 Management
Grass+ Beef: growth remains static but outlook more positive
While PastureBase Ireland figures show grass growth rates for this week to be identical to last, farmers on the ground are feeling more optimistic that the tide has turned on growth.
26 June 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass+ Dairy: careful balancing act with grass supplies
While the warm weather has helped to push on growth slightly, the likelihood of a soil moisture deficit creeping in could spell disaster for some.
26 June 2024 Grass & feeding
Farmer Writes: the university of experience
After a difficult 12 months in farming, Tommy Moyles takes a look back at what lessons he might learn from the last year on his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
26 June 2024 Farmer Writes
Time for pre-calving minerals in autumn-calving herds
Where autumn calving starts in August, suckler farmers should be looking to introduce pre-calving minerals in the coming week.
25 June 2024 Management