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Beef
Time ticking for autumn slurry
Kieran Mailey
Time is running out to get slurry tanks emptied before the closed period kicks in, although there are two different start dates for NI and the Republic Ireland.
3 September 2024 Management
Last chance for chemical fertiliser on grassland
The closed period for applying chemical fertiliser on grassland comes into effect on 15 September, leaving a brief window for any final applications to boost growth rates.
1 September 2024 News
'When you put the plough or the grubber in the ground your chips are in'
Sometimes you have to spend money to make money and this can be said of crop production according to this Co Wexford agronomist.
Preventing pneumonia at weaning time
Adam Woods looks at measures to prevent health problems when weaning suckler calves.
28 August 2024 Breeding & health
Difficult weather conditions means higher risk of tetany
Adam Woods takes a look at tetany prevention and how to avoid cases on suckler farms.
28 August 2024 Pedigree
Wet grazing conditions increasing tetany risks
Cows are at an increased risk of developing grass tetany when grazing wet, lush swards.
27 August 2024 Management
Slurry window following second cut silage
There has been plenty of silage harvesting in recent days which opens a window to get slurry applied and empty storage tanks.
6 August 2024 Management
Time for pre-calving minerals in autumn-calving herds
Where autumn calving starts in August, suckler farmers should be looking to introduce pre-calving minerals in the coming week.
25 June 2024 Management
Five tips to stretch grass covers for grazing
Grazing management has become challenging for many farms as wet weather has left ground soft and growth rates are below demand. Outlined are some tips to stretching grass covers.
15 June 2024 Management
Cold and wet conditions raise pneumonia and tetany risks
Suckler cows in milk and young calves will be at increased risk of grass tetany and pneumonia as cold, wet weather persists.
11 June 2024 Management
Fertiliser window for grazing and silage aftermath
With plenty of rain showers this week, there will be opportunities to get fertiliser on grazing swards and slurry on silage aftermath.
4 June 2024 Management