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New clover-safe spray on the market
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan looks at the new clover-safe spray that is licensed for use to kill docks and other weeds in.
27 March 2024 Reseeding
What to consider for reseeding this spring
Declan Collins looks at how farmers can get a successful reseeding plan in place this spring.
27 March 2024 Reseeding
Reseeding season almost here
Aidan Brennan takes a look at what articles are in the focus on reseeding and argues that there could be more reseeding done this year than normal.
Is red clover a runner this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the advantages of red clover and some of the things to watch out for when sowing the crop.
20 March 2024 Reseeding
Up to €300/ha for multi-species and red clover swards
Applications for the scheme in 2024 are via the Basic Income Support for Sustainability online application system.
6 March 2024 News
Meet the contestants in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards
Aidan Brennan and Declan Collins preview the finalists in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards for 2023.
7 February 2024 Grass & feeding
Farmer Writes: 2023 was a year to forget
Co Donegal farmer James Strain reflects on the highs and lows of farming in 2023.
8 January 2024 News
On test: Alpego stone burier showcases huge versatility
Alpego are growing in Ireland, and offered us the chance to get to grips with its latest heavy-duty IZ Inversa stone burier to showcase its versatility. Peter Thomas Keaveney put it through its paces.
20 December 2023 Farm machinery
Focusing on 2024 as the grass season bows out with heavy rain
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has ended the grazing season for the fortunate few that were still out at grass, as the attention turns to next spring.
15 November 2023 Grass & feeding