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Entries now open: Spotlighting sustainable dairy excellence at National Dairy Awards

Germinal is proud to sponsor the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Manager category at the 2025 National Dairy Awards – submit your entry here.

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Examining sustainable dairy farming with Niall Moloney

Responsible Grassland Manager of the Year, Niall Moloney, describes his sustainable system.

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Multi-species lower nitrogen inputs for Richard McKeown
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Multi-species lower nitrogen inputs for Richard McKeown

Lamb farmer Richard McKeown is using multi-species swards to cut nitrogen fertiliser inputs and produce nutritious homegrown feed.

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Rotational Grazing: A Method For Healthier Pastures and Livestock
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Rotational grazing: A method for healthier pastures and livestock

Rotational grazing can enhance the health of your livestock while lowering feed costs. Discover the advantages, challenges and how to started.

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Sustainable is profitable for Better Farming Awards winner
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Sustainable is profitable for Better Farming Awards winner

Find out how award-winning Wexford farmer Michael Doran sustainably manages a profitable dairy system.

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The benefits of grazing grass and clover vs other cattle feeds
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The benefits of grazing grass and clover vs other cattle feeds

Grass and forage are your most cost-effective sources of cattle feed, advises grassland expert Pat Delaney.

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Zero grazing produces high-quality forage
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Zero grazing produces high-quality forage

Irish farmers have turned to zero grazing in recent years during the shoulders and throughout the grazing season on fragmented farms.

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Multi-species swards outperform monocultures in Germinal Horizon trials
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Multi-species swards outperform monocultures in Germinal Horizon trials

Germinal Horizon research finds that multi-species swards can drive sustainable livestock production versus grass-only leys.

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Germinal’s highly-rated Aber HSG varieties are ideal for autumn reseeding

Autumn reseeding with Aber HSG varieties can restore your depleted forage reserves.

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Sow a Maris Kestrel kale crop for high-yielding forage

Sowing a Maris Kestrel kale crop can produce high-yielding forage for outwintering.

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Advice for preventing bloat in cattle when grazing grass with clover

Dr Michael Egan of Teasgasc and Dr Mary McEvoy of Germinal advise how to prevent bloat in cattle.

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4 reasons to include cover crops in your cropping plans
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4 reasons to include cover crops in your cropping plans

Germinal gives you four reasons why it makes sense to include cover crops in your cropping plans this year.

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