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Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’

Grass seed producers Barenburg has appointed Dr. Charlotte Jones to the newly created position of senior breeder

Forage analysis group reports stronger silage testing accuracy

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Forage analysis group reports stronger silage testing accuracy

The Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group which operates in Ireland and the UK has outlined...

UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024

The area of arable land across the UK dedicated to forage maize production in 2024 increased by...

Tillage: New triticale forage option now available in UK

Arable

almost 2 years ago

Tillage: New triticale forage option now available in UK

A new, winter-active and highly vigorous variety of triticale is now available in the UK. It offers all the forage options – early spring...

New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list

Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List (RGCL) for

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023)..

UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Seed company Germinal makes new appointment

Belfast-headquartered grass and forage seed breeding company, Germinal, has announced the...

Seed company Germinal makes new appointment

Sheep

over 2 years ago

AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing

An event hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing.

AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Silage slippage a major issue in Northern Ireland

Silage slippage is a major challenge on many dairy and beef farms throughout Northern Ireland at the present time

Silage slippage a major issue in Northern Ireland

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Farmers urged to get ahead of possible forage shortages

Farmers are being urged to prepare for any possible forage shortages this year, as a result of mixed weather conditions the last few months.

Farmers urged to get ahead of possible forage shortages

Machinery

over 4 years ago

Shorter chopping with latest Pottinger Jumbo

Chopping forage into shorter lengths is generally considered a good thing, certainly when it comes...

Shorter chopping with latest Pottinger Jumbo

Beef

over 5 years ago

Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output

Results from a five-year trial, carried out by scientists at Reading University, confirms that dry...

Herbal leys can make a significant contribution to beef output

Grass

over 7 years ago

New forage measures secured for livestock farmers

Farmers affected by this summer’s dry weather will be able to avail of new fodder measures secured by the Government, it has been revealed.

New forage measures secured for livestock farmers

Dairy

about 8 years ago

Dairying: ‘We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland’

Northern Ireland dairy farmers are on average getting less than half the industry’s target...

Dairying: ‘We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland’

Dairy

about 8 years ago

Dairying: 'We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland'

Northern Ireland dairy farmers are on average getting less than half the industry's target for milk from forage.

Dairying: ‘We have lost the plot in Northern Ireland’

Machinery

about 9 years ago

New 'compact, professional-spec' silage wagon hits the market

Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has extended its Torro Combiline series with the new 5510 Combiline self-loading silage wagon.

New ‘compact, professional-spec’ silage wagon hits the market

Beef

over 9 years ago

Timothy – the forgotten grass species?

Timothy should not be overlooked as a species of grass that can be included in seed mixes under Irish conditions.

Timothy – the forgotten grass species?

Machinery

over 9 years ago

Video: Respiro belt rake 'lifts' rather than 'sweeps' at FTMTA show

One of the most eye-catching machines at this week's FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown is the Respiro belt rake.

Video: Respiro belt rake ‘lifts’ rather than ‘sweeps’ at FTMTA show

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