Reseeding is an essential part of any grassland farm and should be considered as a long-term investment. In his latest article, Philip Kennedy outlines his step-by-step guide to achieving a successful reseed.
At this time of year, most spring born calves are out at grass, albeit 2-3 weeks later than normal. Now is a good time to consider what targets should be met over the next 12 to 24 months to achieve the desired weight and size at first calving.
The agriculture sector is under increased scrutiny year on year to become more economically efficient, while increasing our environmental sustainability. We are all seeing the forthcoming changes in fertiliser allowances and slurry spreading restraints, and with this, it is more important now than ever before to dedicate time to our decision making on farm.
As another crop protection season draws to a close, our attention now turns towards harvest and making assessments of the current condition of crops. In this article, George Blackburn, gives an update on wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape, and provides some useful insights for the upcoming autumn campaign.
The Cooney Furlong Grain Company will be purchasing food grade barley this year with premiums paid on certain varieties this harvest. If you have potential food grade barley, we request that you do not spray a crop of spring barley with glyphosate.
Reseeding is an essential part of any grassland farm and should be considered as a long-term investment, with newly reseeded swards typically lasting for at least 8–10 years.
At this time of year, most spring born calves are out at grass, albeit 2-3 weeks later than normal. Now is a good time to consider what targets should be met over the next 12 to 24 months to achieve the desired weight and size at first calving.
The agriculture sector is under increased scrutiny year on year to become more economically efficient while increasing our environmental sustainability. We are all seeing the forthcoming changes in fertiliser allowances and slurry spreading restraints, and with this, it is more important now than ever before to dedicate time to our decision making on farm.
As another crop protection season draws to a close, our attention now turns towards harvest and making assessments of the current condition of crops. In this article, George Blackburn, provides an update on wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape, and gives some useful insights for the upcoming autumn campaign.
The Cooney Furlong Grain Company will be purchasing food grade barley this year with premiums paid on certain varieties this harvest. If you have potential food grade barley, we request that you do not spray a crop of spring barley with glyphosate.
