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A Guide to Forage Crop Options and Yield Returns.

A Guide to Forage Crop Options and Yield Returns.

By growing forage crops farmers automatically benefit from mixed forage diets to help increase animal intakes, ensure optimum rumen stability and improve feed utilisation.

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Best Practices for Managing Newly Reseeded Pastures for Weed Control

Best Practices for Managing Newly Reseeded Pastures for Weed Control

The most challenging factors in managing a new grass reseed are based around weed control and pest control.

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Key Factors for Successful Reseeding Grassland

Key Factors for Successful Reseeding Grassland

There are a number of key factors to establishing a successful reseed, and the first step is to have a planned approach.

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Maize Harvesting: Guide on Right Time for Yield & Nutrition Values

Maize Harvesting: Guide on Right Time for Yield & Nutrition Values

Forecasting the expected date of harvest is important in planning the rotation and remaining compliant with regulations.

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Understanding Soil Fertility and its Impact on Silage Yields

Understanding Soil Fertility and its Impact on Silage Yields

According to a report by Michael Hennessy, Teagasc, sub-optimal soil fertility is probably the core reason that target silage yields and digestibility are not achieved on many farms.

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Why do Soil Testing for Phosphorus & Potassium Levels in Autumn?

Why do Soil Testing for Phosphorus & Potassium Levels in Autumn?

Autumn the ideal time to carry out soil testing and analyse swards before autumn reseeding or winter crop sowings take place.

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