Drystock farms down to three weeks' slurry capacity as stores run low
Slurry storage capacity on drystock farms is becoming a growing issue as the poor weather continues, with 70pc of drystock farms down to less than three weeks’ capacity.
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Slurry storage capacity on drystock farms is becoming a growing issue as the poor weather continues, with 70pc of drystock farms down to less than three weeks’ capacity.
A soil fertility crisis is “impending” on Irish farms as a result of declining phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) use in the form of NPK compound fertilisers, Teagasc has warned.
Champion food-grade oats growers, John and Mark Deering, from Morette near Emo hold the coveted overall Tirlán Quality Grain Award trophies for 2023.
Champion food-grade oats growers, John and Mark Deering, from Morette near Emo hold the coveted overall Tirlán Quality Grain Award trophies for 2023.
The volume of milk being produced fell steadily last year as weather woes, milk prices and farmer fatigue impact production.