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Adapting farming to climate change

Ciarán 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.

4 December 2024
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Kerry entries win ICMSA hedgerow photo competition

The winners were presented with their cheques at the ICMSA AGM on Monday.

3 December 2024 NEWS

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.

30 November 2024 MANAGEMENT

Climate change will cause increase in grass growth

Grass growth is predicted to decrease in July, August and September for the Midlands and east coast.

27 November 2024 NEWS

The Grass Week: wintry conditions spell end of grazing

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.

23 November 2024
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Teagasc says farmers should 'do sums' on lettings

Auctioneers report strong demand and “some hot prices” for new leases and renewals.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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Farmer Writes: exceptional grazing conditions

Grazing conditions have been fantastic, with the cows grazing the paddocks out 100% for this time of year.

13 November 2024
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Nitrogen vs clover

Weather conditions are ideal for aphids, the same conditions also seem to favour slugs.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Closing up paddocks, mart events and new scour vaccine on the market

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s Beef Management.

13 November 2024 MANAGEMENT