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Inevitably a time will come when grass runs out but before we consider the economics of continuing to milk, we must firstly recognise that it will cost the same to…
Read moreFarmers across the country are working to reduce nitrogen use on farm in order to preserve water quality and reduce emissions. However, concerns remain regarding limited N allowances that will…
Read moreSoil chemical health is on the decline. 2022 was poorer than 2021 and 2023 results have shown a further decline since 2022. On soil P index, in 2023 we had…
Read moreDairygold are proud to bring a bespoke renewable solar energy solution to Irish farmers through our FarmGen initiative. This technology can help farmers grow their business sustainably into the future,…
Read moreThe Dairygold Board and Management are aware of the financial challenges facing farmers due to the recent adverse weather conditions and today, has announced a number of additional measures to…
Read moreYour cows will on average produce 220 times their peak milk across their lactation. Every extra 1 ltr of milk produced at peak is worth 220 ltrs per cow per…
Read moreDairygold and Tirlán are collaborating to expand on-farm Solar PV programme Dairygold and Tirlán have joined forces to further strengthen the dairy sector’s sustainability efforts by rolling out Tirlán’s renewable…
Read moreTo build and preserve yields, its important that a strong and healthy plant establishment is achieved at the critical planting stage. There are several factors that can affect this and…
Read moreThe Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilizer Regulation Bill 2023 is now signed into law. It has passed all stages of the Oireachtas and has been signed by the…
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Read moreJohn Murphy of Garryroe Ardfinnan Co. Tipperary is the regional finalist in the Dairygold Malt Competition for the Tipperary region. John is farming with his wife Breda in the Ardfinnan…
Read moreTillage farmer John Jones of Churchtown, is the winning grower in Mid/North Cork area this year where he farms with his wife Mary. Situated in the Golden Vale, the Jones’…
Read moreFarming around the greater Carrigaline / Crosshaven area is father and son team, Gordon and John Bryan who are the regional finalists from the South Cork area in the Dairygold…
Read moreDeclan farms on the eastern side of Killeagh village in east Cork, just north of the new Midleton to Youghal greenway. He has been a tillage and dry stock farmer…
Read moreCastletownroche tillage farmer David O’Gorman has been announced the overall winner of this year’s Dairygold Malting Barley competition for 2020. This event was showcased on the Dairygold Agri Website over…
Read moreThe Dairygold Malting Barley Competition 2020 is held every year to showcase our growers and their business practices, to show how they include the crop in their rotation and maintain…
Read moreThe Dairygold Malting Barley Competition 2020 is held every year to showcase our growers and their business practices, to show how they include the crop in their rotation and maintain…
Read moreThe Dairygold Malting Barley Competition 2020 is held every year to showcase our growers and their business practices, to show how they include the crop in their rotation and maintain…
Read moreThe Dairygold Malting Barley Competition 2020 is held every year to showcase our growers and their business practices, to show how they include the crop in their rotation and maintain…
Read moreBy Liam Stack, M.Agr.Sc Ruminant Technical Manager Buying fertiliser without getting your soil sampled and a having a fertiliser plan is like ordering feed without knowing what group of animals…
Read moreThe Health of Our Soils By Rósín O’Donnell, B.Agr.Sc, Dairygold Agri Business Graduate 0867938408 As an industry we are striving to grow more grass in a sustainable manor. Grass is…
Read moreBy Liam Leahy Dairygold Tillage & Beef Business Manager I.A.S.I.S. Dairygold have being doing some work with some local farmers this year, looking at alternative crops and with special emphasis…
Read moreWhat you need to know about Crop Rotation Crop rotation is a simple procedure that involves not planting the same crop in the same soil for two to six years….
Read moreBy Michael English I.A.S.I.S. Dairygold Agribusiness This is the time of year when farmers select the best varieties to suit each farm. When choosing a seed variety, it is important…
Read more‘Paul Farmer Writes’ is an anonymous blog from a north Cork tillage farmer. It includes updates of ‘Paul’s’ crops and farm news of the 2020/2021 season, and is published in…
Read moreHarvest 2020 has come to an end for me, the end of what was an ideal growing year in many ways for us farming in the southern part of the…
Read moreBy Liam Leahy Dairygold Tillage & Beef Business Manager I.A.S.I.S. After a beautiful summer and a dreadful autumn, attention now turns to the coming season. While there isn’t a lot…
Read morePotassium (K) has a major role in the efficient use of nitrogen (N) by the grass plant during the growing season. Grass silage crops have the largest demand for N…
Read moreOur fertiliser world is a changing. We now need to focus more on nitrogen use efficiency, ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions. As part of their marginal abatement curve Teagasc have…
Read moreLouise O’Connor, Agri Technical Graduate As we face into December, most farmers are running through their winter checklist. However, one of the best things you can do during this period…
Read moreIn August soils release their own organic N naturally. On lowly stocked farms (< 170kg organic N/Ha) that have enough winter forage this may provide sufficient N to build grass…
Read moreBenefits of Kerva treated grain for feed ✓Treating grain with KERVA produces nutritionally enhanced feed (increased protein content by 30% approx.), reducing the need for additional protein in the diet…
Read moreJames Bourke B.Agr.Sc has given a breakdown of the most popular catch crops this 2018, Westerwolds and Forage Brassicas. Click Read More to see more information.
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