The Benefits of Reseeding
The pleasant and warmer weather experienced during the first half of April finally brought about a welcome increase in grass growth, largely in line...
Autumn reseeds: don’t delay!
Early autumn reseeding is the preferred option for many to reseed grazing ground due to reduced pressure on grass availability and the increased...
Weighing up stocks
It’s vitally important that the next generation of milking cows don’t fall between two stools in the quieter part of the year. Now that breeding...
Maintaining calf performance at grass
Pre-weaning the overall aim was to have doubled our calves birth weight at the point of weaning, and to be ~100 kg at 11-12 weeks before being...
Replacement heifers – How to hit target weights
Its vitally important to prioritise the next generation of milking cows by focusing on achieving replacement heifer target weights over the next...
How To Avoid Summer Scour
With weaning having occurred/occurring on most farms currently, it is important to avoid setbacks as this can often be a stressful time for calves....
Don’t Delay Autumn Reseeding
For many, autumn reseeding is the preferred option, due to reduced pressure on grass availability, increased availability of grazing ground after...
Assessing Silage Stocks
With concerns over having sufficient levels of silage stocks available for the winter, quality over quantity is the best advice when it comes to...
Key considerations for silage harvesting
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
Autumn Reseeding – Time to catch up
With grass a key ingredient on livestock farms, reseeding is the most important factor for overall farm profitability as replacing old or...
Overseeding to rejuvenate swards
Now is the time of year that grass quality is the most difficult to manage. However, those who make swift management decisions at this stage will be...
Making quality silage in Co. Tipperary
One of the biggest challenges facing Irish farmers is being able to feed stock in a way that will give the biggest return on investment. As a...