Most of my silage ground is miles away. At least you think it's a nice idea. Only works here as my best ground is near the parlour and I have a small herd. I feel it's my best option here but no two farms the same. Most years I don't sow nitrogen before the cows go out to help keep them on top of the grass. Normally I keep young stock in till the night's warm up abit. The sun doesn't always shine up here either!
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it's not over
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- Location
- thunder rd co.antrim
I was told once to " do what you do only try to do it better"
GreenerGrass
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- Location
- Wilts
Depends on the winter, but I personally think sheep grazing benefits the ground and grass quality. Just make sure they don't stay on too long!
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Lacpatrick hold at 25.5p with red tractor on top of that 0.2
thunderballs
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- Location
- NI
GDT got a small rise. SMP not to hot.
Ballygreenan
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- Location
- Tyrone NI
Apparently every little helps.
it's not over
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- Location
- thunder rd co.antrim
ciaran6490
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- Location
- co.antrim
What's price is everyone getting there dairy meal at? And what protein % are yous running? Sorry if this has been posted before didn't look through every page on the post
Ballygreenan
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- Location
- Tyrone NI
Anyone at Dungannon today? What was the trade like on the Newry herd calves and embryos?
jockthethistle
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. 18 percent protien 13.5 me. £175 in 20 ton loads.
jockthethistle
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The price per litre in the republic adjusted for fat and protien ... Could the NI forum followers keep the mainland producers informed over the summer of movements in the republic as you get news of it in the north .. We can all make better plans if we are well informed thanks if you can help .. jtt.
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jockthethistle
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Yes we pay attention to agriland but its the adjustment for milk quality currency and vat that has ma heed a spinnnin... jtt
- Location
- M6 Hard shoulder
Is that a nut or a meal ? Whats in it ?from who ?
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- Northern Ireland
Regarding milk quality, you'll have to either find out what an Irish company's base is, or just take a guess. The best thing you can take from it is probably the direction of travel from month to month.
Regarding VAT, my understanding is that you take off roughly 5% for easy counting. Small farms which aren't vat registered obviously don't have to pay the vat back, larger ones should do.
Regarding VAT, my understanding is that you take off roughly 5% for easy counting. Small farms which aren't vat registered obviously don't have to pay the vat back, larger ones should do.
GreenerGrass
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- Wilts
My crystal ball reckons milk will bump along at around this level til the end of the Summer. Wouldn't want to forecast further as too many variables. Maybe go up 1p or down 1p but should be fairly stable. Anyone else have any thoughts?
jockthethistle
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Nut. From buying group .... all usual ingredients price will rise a lot come may though .. jtt.
thunderballs
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- Location
- NI
Hear chat of a 'softening' for spring milk.
it's not over
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- Location
- thunder rd co.antrim
Our man is talking 25p for spring milk
Back Row Man
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- Location
- Co Antrim
What are you getting now?