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Northern Ireland
Good calf care always pays in the end
David Wright
Dutch vet, Joep Driessen addressed the calf health conference organised by Fane Valley.
20 July 2022 Soils
To bale or chop - nutrient value has more than doubled
Decisions around straw need to take account of the high replacement cost of the nutrients that are exported when straw is removed.
18 August 2021 Farm machinery
Getting straw incorporation right
The Irish Farmers Journal tillage and machinery team recently travelled to Co Carlow where they took a look at correct practices and machine settings for the incorporation of chopped straw.
Straw chopping brings benefits for growers – ITLUS
Stephen Robb reports from the 2021 ITLUS virtual summer field day where two growers shared their experiences of long-term straw chopping on their farms.
16 June 2021 Soils
Principles behind successful straw incorporation
Successful straw incorporation will bring short- and long-term benefits, as well as some risks, so it is essential to understand the objectives, writes Andy Doyle.
16 June 2021 Soils