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Farmer Writes: World Dairy Summit and reseeding
Joe Collingborn
We were forced to use various methods to reseed due to some of the old turf never having seen a plough in its life, but I have decided I am a cowman, not a ploughman.
7 September 2024 Management
Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn
Grass utilisation tends to be lower in autumn, so to get the most from swards late in the season, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
28 August 2024 Viewpoints
Cantralisation of Tipperary co-op milk supply looks increasingly likely
Whatever merger, agreement or deal is struck or developed in the coming weeks, long term returns to milk suppliers on both sides must be central and must not be jeopardised,
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
Heifer-rearing enterprise rescued by awful spring
A TB outbreak had threatened the future for dairy heifer-rearing on-farm, writes Derek Robinson
5 June 2024 Northern Ireland