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Complete a fodder budget as second-cut silage gets underway

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Complete a fodder budget as second-cut silage gets underway

Second cut silage fields are either closed off or getting harvested and a fodder budget should be completed to see if more cuts are needed

Ancient tradition sees straw bale return to a London bridge

Arable

over 2 years ago

Ancient tradition sees straw bale return to a London bridge

A bridge in London has a bale of straw suspended over the river Thames as a measure to warn those...

Getting silage analysed before winter housing

N.Ireland

almost 3 years ago

Getting silage analysed before winter housing

Farmers keen to ensure that their cows will get the best out of the silage they have harvested in recent months should think about getting their silage analysed.

Red clover used as ‘rocket fuel’ on Antrim beef farm

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Red clover used as ‘rocket fuel’ on Antrim beef farm

The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage...

Fodder planning: Have you enough silage for this winter?

Beef

almost 5 years ago

Fodder planning: Have you enough silage for this winter?

Silage cutting is in full swing again this week as the sunny spells and settled weather conditions have provided an ideal chance for farmers to secure...

Dairy

over 7 years ago

'Plan ahead to manage silage shortages'

Despite results suggesting this year’s silage is good quality, farmers are being encouraged to plan ahead to help manage any shortages.

‘Plan ahead to manage silage shortages’

Grass

about 8 years ago

Department urged to help farmers build fodder resilience

A second year of difficult weather conditions and fodder shortage could cost Northern...

Department urged to help farmers build fodder resilience

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Department urged to help farmers build fodder resilience

A second year of difficult weather conditions could cost Northern Ireland's agricultural sector dearly, RUAS president Cyril Millar warned.

Department urged to help farmers build fodder resilience

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Poll results: 1 in 5 still haven't got their cows out

A poll carried out by AgriLand shows that almost a fifth of dairy farmers who voted have still not been able to get their cows out.

Poll results: 1 in 5 still haven’t got their cows out

Grass

about 8 years ago

Poll results: 1 in 5 still haven’t got their cows out

A poll carried out by AgriLand shows that almost a fifth of dairy farmers who voted have still not...

Poll results: 1 in 5 still haven’t got their cows out

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Northern fodder prices soar as weather pressure continues

Silage, straw and hay prices have soared as northern buyer demand for fodder remains high following the wet winter.

Northern fodder prices soar as weather pressure continues

Arable

about 8 years ago

Northern fodder prices soar as weather pressure continues

Silage, straw and hay prices have soared as northern buyer demand for fodder remains high...

Northern fodder prices soar as weather pressure continues

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Fodder woes could lead to higher resorption rates

The tough fodder conditions facing many Irish farmers are expected to lead to an increase in abortions in livestock this summer.

Fodder woes could lead to higher resorption rates

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Supplementary feed costing Antrim farmer £10,000 a month

Supplementary feed is costing a Co. Antrim farmer £10,000 a month as he struggles to make it through the extended winter.

Supplementary feed costing Antrim farmer £10,000 a month

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Fodder in the North: 'Not a crisis - but it's not far off one'

As their southern counterparts are declaring a crisis, farmers in Northern Ireland are still giving mixed reports on their fodder outlook.

Fodder in the North: ‘Not a crisis – but it’s not far off one’

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Fodder in the North: ‘Not a crisis – but it’s not far off one’

As their southern counterparts are declaring a crisis, farmers in Northern Ireland are still...

Fodder in the North: ‘Not a crisis – but it’s not far off one’

N.Ireland

over 8 years ago

Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter

The poor weather has left many farmers across the island facing a very difficult winter with many saying they do not have enough fodder.

Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter

N.Ireland

over 8 years ago

Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter

Poor weather across the island has left many farmers facing a very bleak winter, with significant...

Poll results: Almost 40% of farmers fear fodder shortage this winter

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