winter wheat

Ballycairn Farms getting the winter wheat crushed for feeding the cattle during the winter. Working with Drumcroon Farm they grow winter wheat for the sole purpose of feeding it back into the cattle, and the slurry is used for growing the winter wheat. The winter wheat is cut at a higher...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The results of a new farm business report have revealed a wide range in farm performance levels in Northern Ireland, with the difference in gross margin per cow between dairy enterprises equating to £1,009/cow. The Northern Ireland Farm...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A wealth of nutritional data has been collected during the past seven years, allowing the analysis of regional and national trends. CPM hears how one farmer has been contributing to the data set and the benefits tissue testing has had on...

How's everyone finding grass growth? I know it's later in the season and it's always going to be pretty slow this time of year but I went and fenced an away block of ground that was mown about 6 weeks ago to find that it's pretty yellow and the regrowth is very poor. Usually this block grows...

Working just outside Castlerock Drumcroon Farms cutting KWS Dawsum Winter Wheat with the New Holland CX5.80. 60.5 Acres in this block with the grain going to a local dairy farm for crimping. Averaging out at 4.03 tonnes to the acre or 244.1 tonnes with an average of 22.5% moisture content. Mark...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It’s back to Lamport for Agrovista’s flagship AgX event, during a year when balancing environmental stewardship with weed control is more topical than ever, plus the added temptation of drilling early. CPM visits the site for this year’s...

I am a science communication student and today I would like to discuss some issues about IWM with you, here is an article and factsheet about the latest research written and I look forward to your reading. Weed Wars： Sustainable Strategies for UK Farms A silent battle is emerging now and then...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As drills start to roll signalling the start of another cropping cycle, CPM looks at what slug control learnings can be taken from last season when the pest wreaked havoc during crop establishment. By Rob Jones The adage of never making...

What's the earliest maturing maize variety? I need to reseed my 50 acres of silage ground next year and I'm looking for a break crop between grass reseeds and thinking maize would give a lot of bulk if I can get it harvested early enough I want to be harvesting as close to August as I can, I...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The winter oilseed rape (OSR) and barley harvest is almost completed across most of Northern Ireland, according to Christopher Gill, chair of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) seeds and cereals committee. “Yields have been a bit of a mixed bag. Rape is...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Following a year of high grassweed pressure backed by limited success in pre-em applications last autumn, it seems as though a higher than average seed return is on the cards for many. CPM investigates ways to get back on track. By...

Working on the hills of Donegal I managed to come across Moody Farms combining winter wheat with the Claas Lexion 660 TT. Chopping straw as he goes you can see how well the straw is chopped giving organic matter back into the ground. #arimagery #farming #agriculture #farmlife

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With high levels of weed seed shed looming, what can growers do to get back on track with grassweed control? CPM asks two farmers to discuss their strategies, as part of this month’s Real Results Roundtable. By Janine Adamson Throughout...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In what’s been a challenging season to say the least, CPM looks at how the ever-changing climate has impacted weed pressure this year as well as the proactive steps growers are taking to win the war against grassweeds. By Charlotte...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Optimising establishment with a biological seed treatment is helping a golfer-turned-farmer stay competitive with his organic arable crops. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham What do professional golf and agriculture have in...

Now that harvest is under way, we would love to know how your harvest is going and what your yields are on your trial fields. Share your pictures & figures below.

I got NH TC combine and so far harvested OSR, winter and spring wheat, barley and peas. In some fields of winter wheat I noticed annoying "da-da-da-da" sound which came and went. One day it got really loud so I started to look for what causes it and it turned out, that straws get stuck on top...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland The Irish team have arrived in Tartu, Estonia for the 69th World Ploughing Contest (WPC) that will get underway next week. Representing the Republic of Ireland in the conventional class is reigning world champion Eamonn Tracey from Co. Carlow. In the...

I know we often get hassle especially at this time of year when driving machinery or moving livestock on the roads. However we always acknowledge drivers who have been patient so it is irritating when we are on the other side and come across farmers who give fellow farmers a bad name. Last...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has announced structural changes to its UK team following the decision by current market director, Steve Beal, to retire. Beal will leave the company on September 30 and will be succeeded by Melanie Wardle who...