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Even after early harvested winter barley the fields are mostly white, some greenery on the headlands. Is it just the fecking Canada geese?

Hello, Having had a fantastic looking crop of Organic S Beans all year, the inset of Chocolate Spot has been a major hit on yield and seed size after harvest. Has anyone seen any trial work on treatments, varietal difference etc. etc. they can share?

BFU emailed ABN this week, asking if they are using imported feed wheat and if so can they provide details if it's farm assured (or alternatively lab tested, and can we see the results please). Our BFU members purchase animal feeds, so from time to time we like to check up on feed mills, and...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland ABP has been recognised with a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland for its collaborative action with farmer suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of red meat. The company received the ‘Collaborative Action’ award recently for its Programme...

By the NFU and the Soil Association; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze5759g5e5o The NFU said that its target would now be “tough to hit” because the previous government had not put enough investment into “climate-friendly measures” under ELMs. Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, told the BBC...

We are looking to replace our old type plastic hopper weaving sabre tine drill. Have I forgotten any makes to consider? we ideally want 4m because I like my tramlines and the 4.8 cocks them up and makes the waylines more complicated. I want to be able to go straight into stubble, drill grass...

I didn't get much planted last season, don't want to get it wrong again Mine is ready to go, thinking I'll go after the weekend,16th Sept at 100 kg. Choice is Dawsum, Skyscraper, Champion. Toying with the idea of blending and adding some Gleam in too. Kind-ish land, good seedbeds, 1st wheats???

Hi guys so I’m about ready to plant my grass seeds into my spring barley fields, I usually plough and then drill with a combination drill. This year I’m a tractor down for ploughing and the type of years it’s been I want them in as quickly as I can. I wondered what the results would be like if...

Personally I think it is to late to plant turnips so normally switch to mustard with tillage radish interval mix . What else is good to graze? Store lambs ? Thanks JB

Interested in when and how people extend rotation to maximise days at grass in the Autumn. We aim to keep grazing until dry off on 20th December. The 'how' is more for interest as we don't have a huge amount of options; no silage or youngstock block to bring in later on so we end up doing a...

We are a mainly livestock mixed farm growing 30 acre of winter barley for stock feed. Establishment has always been plough power harrow based. Son who is keen on regen ways, wants to drill this year's barley with a Sumo DTS. I am happy to do this in theory, but wondered what the more...

We've had the elec board in and they've ruined a good grass field. We've had it in stewardship for the last 4 years, meadow grass and have been doing soil samples etc. They were meant to stick to the hedge, but have driven all over the field, 5 acres is now a flat, compacted mud track. We can...

Hi all, I closed 8 acres for silage in mid August. Applied 3 bags per acre of 24-2.5-10. The field was tightly grazed all year and to be honest there wasnt a bite of grass on it when I spread the fertiliser last month. Anyways, after walking the field yesterday evening and seeing how short the...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland Your clover swards are not like your grass swards and so, they should not be treated in the same manner – meaning a plan must be put in place to protect your grass clover swards. Many farmers’ focus at this time of the year is extending the grazing season...

100 shedding composite tupping ewe lambs avail. Composite comprised of texel, Cheviot, and easycare. Born outside in Late Apr/May. All born unassisted. Never been lame, had a single drench in their lives. As 2tooths onwards, will be clean shed. Many shedding already. These lambs have had no...

321 easyshet ewe lambs avail. Some 50% easycare and others 75% easycare. Born outside in Late Apr/May. All born unassisted. Never been lame, had a single drench in their lives. Have had 2x Covexin jabs as lambs. As 2tooths onwards, most will be clean on breech and belly. Some will carry...

I have about 20 acres that I am letting for tack, it's meadow grass, and was grazed until June, now it has come back very strong, it's about 10"/12" long.. How many sheep would that support, and for how long?

Hello all, If one were to build a 300 cow autumn calving greenfield dairy set up with the following: Cubicle House with sand bedded cubicles and feeding around the outside. 24 a side basic swing over parlour with ACR's, no in parlour feeding as plan would be TMR in winter and just grass at...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland During this time of year, farmers are focused on scanning cows and extending the grazing season, but replacement heifers should not be overlooked. A couple of weeks ago, it was recommended to weigh your replacement heifers and make sure that they were on...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Securing optimal levels of winter milk performance in autumn calving cows requires a number of key management priorities to be addressed. This is particularly the case during the dry period and the early weeks of their new lactation. The...