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Suckler farming for fat in Shetland
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from this year’s British Cattle Breeders conference, where Shetlands' suckler farmer Jamie Leslie discussed his herd of 90 Aberdeen Angus suckler cows.
19 February 2025 Fertilizers
Questions and answers on fertiliser for dairy farms
Aidan Brennan goes through some frequently asked questions on nitrogen fertiliser applications on dairy farms
19 February 2025 Fertilizers
Top grass tips for drystock farms in 2025
Adam Woods has some tips and advice for for grassland management on drystock farms.
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Grazing guide part one: the dos and don'ts
With grass so valuable on beef farms, it is worth keeping some essential grassland management rules in mind for the crucial spring season.
17 February 2025 Grass & feeding
Bonus for farmers in the fields
Superb grazing conditions need to be taken advantage of by farmers before the weather changes writes Aidan Brennan
12 February 2025 Grass & feeding
Meet the finalists in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards
Declan Collins and Aidan Brennan profile three more farmers in the 2024 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards.
8 January 2025 Grass & feeding
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.
11 December 2024 Farmer Writes
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.
23 October 2024 Management
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