Grassland
An update on the performance of protected urea
An ongoing study in three Teagasc research centres has shown that protected urea (46% Urea NBPT-NPPT) remained an effective nitrogen fertiliser product in 2025.
30 October 2025
John Maher’s monthly grass management tips
Grass10 Manager, John Maher joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge with grassland management tips for the month ahead.
25 October 2025
Autumn closing: Time to protect farm cover
Although the average farm cover on Irish dairy farms measuring grass through PastureBase Ireland stood at 822kg DM/ha, a wide degree of variability exists across farms.
23 October 2025
Spend €1 on lime, get €6-10 back
With dairy, beef and sheep farmers’ incomes forecasted to be strong this year, investing in lime represents a smart financial decision that will pay back many fold over the coming spring and years ahead.
20 October 2025
Are you on track for autumn closing?
As November edges closer, farmers are reminded to re-focus their attentions on autumn closing in order to ensure sufficient grass availability next spring. As part of its weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team has shared some tips to achieve just that.
19 October 2025
Soil sampling – an integral tool for your farm
The starting point in nutrient management planning on farms, Anthony Dineen, Climate Action & Sustainability Advisor, Macroom, Co. Cork, looks at the many benefits that soil sampling brings.
13 October 2025
Grazing management update with Jason Coulter, Co. Sligo
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and the start of closing up for early spring grass. It’s a great week to reseed paddocks sprayed and grazed.
12 October 2025
Grassland management for the 2026 spring period starts now
Failure to have adequate grass available in spring will lead to higher production costs and is also likely to result in lower milk revenue, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy shares his key tips for autumn grassland management.
6 October 2025
October grazing – a guide from the Future Beef team
October is the most important month in the Irish grassland calendar, and a well-managed autumn rotation planner is key to setting up next spring for success.
6 October 2025
Listen: Grass10 Grazing Update with Shane Hegarty
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice and the start of closing up for early spring grass.
5 October 2025