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On paper the cows have enough grass, but they are still cleaning out the silage and grazing out well.
Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher
Farmer to pay €895 to neighbour after cattle damaged lawn
Tipperary land makes over €28,500/ac at auction
Farmer Writes: what is going on with Ireland’s factory beef price?
British Simmental Society targets dairy herd with new initiative
Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock is keen to start grazing once conditions allow.
Late-harvested crops like maize and beet require a larger buffer zone than cereal crops. Grass crops do not have a buffer zone.
We received a friendly but firm note from Bord Bia telling us we were due an inspection so that we could continue to be classed as a quality assured herd.
The weekend weather is set to be changeable, according to Met Éireann.
Lower nutrient imports, economic constraints and limited access to organic manures were all highlighted as contributing factors to weaker fertility status on tillage and drystock farms.
Fertiliser prices have continued to trend upwards in the last week across NI.
Projected nitrates production from sheep is now part of the new facility on MyAgFood.ie where farmers can track stocking rate compliance.
Advice for supporting gut health Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.