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GrassCheck

AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels

N.Ireland

9 months ago

AgriSearch to seek enhanced funding levels

AgriSearch is to seek enhanced funding levels courtesy of the levies paid by dairy, beef and lamb farmers in Northern Ireland

Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk

N.Ireland

11 months ago

Over 70 farmers join dairy calf-to-beef farm walk

Over 70 farmers attended a GrassCheck farm walk on the farm of James Henderson near Kilkeel, Co. Down recently

Grass growth rates set to take off

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Grass growth rates set to take off

Grass growth rates in Northern Ireland are expected to increase significantly over the next seven...

NI grass metabolisable energy values in decline

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI grass metabolisable energy values in decline

Analysis of the figures produced by the GrassCheck service has confirmed that the metabolisable energy (ME) values of swards in North

Farmers in NI urged to check their winter forage stocks now

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Farmers in NI urged to check their winter forage stocks now

Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to assess their winter forage stocks as a matter of priority...

Agri-Business

2 years ago

GrassCheck GB to celebrate fifth anniversary with Welsh farm event

The GrassCheck GB project will celebrate its fifth anniversary this year with an on-farm event in...

GrassCheck GB to celebrate fifth anniversary with Welsh farm event

Agri-Business

3 years ago

NI grass growth in March below long-term average

Northern Ireland’s grass growth in March will be below the long-term average, at 7.2kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/day, according to GrassCheck.

NI grass growth in March below long-term average

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Agrisearch to invest £400k in GrassCheck programme

AgriSearch has annouced that it is investing over £400K,000 into its flagship GrassCheck programme over the next three years.

Agrisearch to invest £400k in GrassCheck programme

Grass

5 years ago

GrassCheck: NI grass growth down 32% for year so far

Grass growth in Northern Ireland for the season so far is down almost a third compared to the...

GrassCheck: NI grass growth down 32% for year so far

Rural Life

7 years ago

AgriLand reporter scoops international journalism award

An AgriLand journalist has won a major international award, which recognises world-class reporting...

AgriLand reporter scoops international journalism award

Sheep

7 years ago

Grass remains the priority feed for sheep

High quality grass contains up to 20% crude protein and is the perfect feed for sheep and lambs of all ages

Grass remains the priority feed for sheep

Agri-Business

7 years ago

Grass growth to drop below average as cold and bright Bank Holiday weekend ahead

A cold air mass covering the UK this Bank Holiday weekend will bring a dip in temperatures with some sharp night frosts likely.

Grass growth to drop below average as cold and bright Bank Holiday weekend ahead

Grass

7 years ago

Dates and venues of first 3 GrassCheckGB farm events announced

Beef and lamb producers taking part in the GrassCheckGB project will open up their farms in May to share knowledge and help others increase profits from their pastures.

Dates and venues of first 3 GrassCheckGB farm events announced

Dairy

7 years ago

GrassCheck farm walk: Maximising milk from grazed grass with high-yielding cows

Making the most of grazed grass with high-yielding cows will be a key topic of discussion at the...

GrassCheck farm walk: Maximising milk from grazed grass with high-yielding cows

Agri-Business

7 years ago

50 British farmers selected for major grassland research project

50 British farmers have been selected to be part of GrassCheck - a major project researching new grassland technologies and techniques.

50 British farmers selected for major grassland research project

Agri-Business

8 years ago

Farmers sought for pioneering grass management programme

Beef and sheep farms are needed for a new GrassCheck project which will help farmers across GB improve management of their grassland.

Farmers sought for pioneering grass management programme

Sheep

8 years ago

Looking to 'future-proof' your flock? These farm walks have the answers

The events will showcase the four and eight-paddock rotational grazing systems implemented by the GrassCheck sheep farmers.

Looking to 'future-proof' your flock? These farm walks have the answers

Beef

8 years ago

Grazed grass is key to success on Tyrone beef farm

Making the most from grazed grass will be the key at an upcoming farm walk, on the outskirts of the village of Sandholes, Co. Tyrone.

Grazed grass is key to success on Tyrone beef farm

Dairy

8 years ago

Proactive grazing management reaps rewards on Limavady farm

The summer drought didn't hold back Northern Irish dairy farmer Andrew Dale. Despite the...

Proactive grazing management reaps rewards on Limavady farm

Dairy

8 years ago

Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone

A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation.

Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone

Grass

8 years ago

GrassCheck walks to demonstrate how to make the most of autumn grass

Three GrassCheck dairy and beef farms across Northern Ireland will open their gates for a series of...

GrassCheck walks to demonstrate how to make the most of autumn grass

Grass

8 years ago

GrassCheck: Growth stalls as NI sees biggest extremes in 10 years

Grass growth in Northern Ireland has slumped as rainfall becomes an issue on many farms, the latest...

GrassCheck: Growth stalls as NI sees biggest extremes in 10 years

Grass

8 years ago

GrassCheck: Contractors reel in bumper first cut as growth spurt continues

Northern Ireland's grass growth has been almost off the GrassCheck chart this week, as a combination of sunshine and light rain ramps up growth rates.

GrassCheck: Contractors reel in bumper first cut as growth spurt continues

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