Tom Barry: Wet weather means I can't get valuable slurry out on to my crops
Tillage farming in 2024 is proving challenging on all fronts, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry.
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Managing through a difficult spring
Mark Treacy advises on managing challenging spring weather conditions on farm by focusing on cow condition, feed stocks, and grassland management.
Source: irishexaminer.com
Malting barley in demand for Irish drinks industry
The tillage sector has known for some time there are issues with barley seed supply in 2024.
Source: irishexaminer.com
82% of signpost farmers using clover to reduce fertiliser
A survey in 2023 indicated that 82% of Signpost farmers have clover on their farms.
Source: irishexaminer.com
AD as part of the 25% by 2030 solution
As part of its climate plan, the Irish Government has set a target of producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of biomethane by 2030, which is the equivalent of 10% of Irelands current demand for natural gas.
United Kingdom Northern Ireland Republic Of Ireland Teagasc Grange National Biomethane Strategy Renewable Energy Directive
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Don't forget to record SCEP Survey Data
The latest agriculture news, advice, analysis and opinion for Irelands farmers.
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A record year for my young bulls - what worked, and what didn't
The latest agriculture news, advice, analysis and opinion for Irelands farmers.
Source: irishexaminer.com
Tom Barry: The right decisions at the right time are crucial for growers nowadays
Watching the markets and weather and acting strategically has been key to business this year, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry.
Source: irishexaminer.com
Should I finish my lambs or sell them as stores?
The target is to finish store lambs from grazed grass, however, many producers are not able to achieve this and will need to supplement their lambs with concentrate feeding.
Source: irishexaminer.com
Signpost: Survey shows 75% of dairy and beef farms have a surplus of winter feed
Proportion of farms short of silage ranged from 9% to 15%, depending on region, with farms in the North West tighter for feed supply than average, Teagasc survey found
Source: irishexaminer.com