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Beef
Beef Management: creep grazing, weed control and summer scour
Martin Merrick
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.
12 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Timing of treatment critical to optimum weed control
The lift in temperatures in the last two weeks has boosted grass growth rates but the growth of weeds has also taken off.
7 May 2024 Management
Time to target grassland weeds
Spraying weeds such as docks and thistles is recommended before they mature and produce seeds.
Potato farmer to pay €88,000 for spray drift damage to Dublin orchard
The High Court heard that the apple grower suffered losses in revenue when they were forced to sell the apples for processing as a result of damage, rather than in retail.
9 February 2024 News
Lamma 2024: UK firm shows spot spraying solutions
Techneat Engineering showcased its spot spraying solutions at Lamma, including its new Weed Wizard ATV-mounted spraying system that identifies images though the use of a camera sensor.
24 January 2024 News
Tillage Management: rolling cover crops in the frost
Frosty weather provides an opportunity to roll cover crops ahead of planting. This can cut out the use of a herbicide.
9 January 2024 News