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Dairy
Meet the finalists in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards
Aidan Brennan
Declan Collins and Aidan Brennan profile three more farmers in the 2024 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards.
11 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: disappointing empty rates
It seems to have been an extra hard year on heifers as I hear empty rates are a lot higher than normal on most farms, writes Padraig Callanan.
23 October 2024 Management
Dairy Management: pushing milk yields for high prices
With milk prices on a high, Aidan Brennan says that autumn milk shouldn't be produced at the expense of having grass on the farm next spring.
Sheep Management: store lamb finishing budgets and N and P statements
It is easy to get caught up in a fast flowing mart trade, but sight should not be lost of finishing budgets and purchasing lambs that best suit your system.
23 October 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: Autumn a disaster for grass covers
We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Budgets - let the Teagasc store lamb finishing calculator do the work
The calculator is beneficial to farmers completing budgets for purchasing store lambs, but it can be equally useful in helping to inform decisions on purchasing or selling lambs.
7 September 2024 Markets
Five management tasks for autumn-calving herds
As autumn calving activity steps up on suckler farms, outlined are some tasks to keep on top of during September.
31 August 2024 Management
Contrasting conditions only short distances away
Farmers in the northwest are seeing ground conditions become tricky after heavy rain, while moisture stress is still an issue for those further south, write Thomas Condon.
21 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Dry conditions affecting growth in places
While average growth is being recorded in the mid 50s, there are some farms in a serious deficit owing to moisture stress.
14 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Extend grazing season by building grass in August
Thomas Condon has advice on building covers now to allow for ample grass in the back end of the year.
7 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Time to cut back on meal as farm covers improve
With covers per lu ahead of target for the time of year, there is an opportunity to ease back on meal feeding after a heavy six months, writes Thomas Condon.
31 July 2024 Grass & feeding
As growth rises - so does 'the banner'
Maximising the good growth conditions that are currently there, should be a priority for all, writes Thomas Condon.
24 July 2024 Grass & feeding