Why quality silage matters
Thanks to altogether more pleasant conditions this Spring, farmers have enjoyed a welcome respite from the poor weather they worked through during...
Preparation is Everything
Although it seems almost too early to admit, and it doesn’t appear to have been that long since ‘winter mode’ ended, but Winter...
2024’s wet start has refocused the mind
After an incredibly wet spring, with grazing being more off than on during March, the significance of having a reserve of available, high quality...
Grassland Management Advice – March 2023
Where are we regarding grass currently? Grazing conditions on many farms in February were better than ever expected, however inclement weather...
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...
Building Silage Stocks
With increased levels of grass growth on many farms at present, this will give an opportunity for surplus grass to be cut as autumn grass silage....
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...
Silage Preservation: Time to get serious about quality
Grass silage is expensive to produce and when a land charge is factored in, first cut silage is now costing in the region of €300 per acre to grow...
How to optimise your maize silage
Maize silage offers both dairy and beef farmers an opportunity to increase animal performance from home grown forage. Milking cows that are...
Keep the focus on grass; that’s where the profit comes from
As we move through an exceptional spell of weather, when farm work is getting done in a timely fashion and grass growth is at record levels, the key...
Reducing the risk of silage losses
. Quality Silage In light of the current fodder situation, many farmers may be tempted to put the focus back on making bulk versus quality silage...