Adam Woods has a look at the most recent slaughter age figures and how progress has stalled in making further reductions.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYCiarán Collins, Elodie Ruelle and Niall Farrelly of Teagasc outline some strategies to make crop and grass production, as well as forestry, more resilient to climate change.
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The winners were presented with their cheques at the ICMSA AGM on Monday.
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.
Grass growth is predicted to decrease in July, August and September for the Midlands and east coast.
Even farmers in the northwest had been getting by with some light grazing up until now, but this week has finally called a halt to grazing for 2024.
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Auctioneers report strong demand and “some hot prices” for new leases and renewals.
Grazing conditions have been fantastic, with the cows grazing the paddocks out 100% for this time of year.
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Weather conditions are ideal for aphids, the same conditions also seem to favour slugs.
Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s Beef Management.