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Grassland management

Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn

Grass utilisation tends to be lower in autumn, so to get the most from swards late in the season, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.

7 September 2024 MANAGEMENT

Farm planning unlocking potential of Sligo hill and lowland farm

The Gonley family farm has transformed its production potential with ewe numbers growing, lamb performance increasing and grass and silage quality improving majorly.

9 August 2024 MANAGEMENT
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Roadside ragwort – who is responsible for controlling it?

A single plant can produce 50,000 to 200,000 seeds over a four- to six-week period, heightening the importance of addressing issues in good time.

6 August 2024 NEWS

Agri jobs: opportunity to manage 200-cow spring calving herd

Several full-time dairy positions have become available in Galway, Kilkenny, Laois and Cork and they are offering enticing remuneration packages.

13 July 2024 NEWS
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Part time farming 50 sucklers in Co Tyrone

Adam Woods reports from a CAFRE farm walk held in Tyrone last week.

10 July 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Agri jobs: opportunity on 500-cow dairy farm with 50-bail rotary

There is no shortage of opportunities for those with knowledge and experience with dairy cows around the country.

29 June 2024 NEWS
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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

Tullamore Farm update: first batch of 2024-born lambs drafted

The 16 March-born lambs, weighing from 42kg to 50kg, were slaughtered on Thursday and generated a sales value of €182.59.

26 June 2024
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Laois farmers hosting the IGA summer tour

Aidan Brennan visits the two farms hosting the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) summer tour to see how their year is going.

26 June 2024
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