Grassland
Clover increases suckler cattle growth rates
Suckler beef farmers can reduce nitrogen fertiliser use and increase liveweight gain by incorporating clover into grassland pastures, explain Peter Doyle, Peter Bennett, Mark McGee, Paul Crosson, Michael O’Donovan and Nicky Byrne.
25 July 2025
Start planning to replace potassium (K)
Not always prioritised, potassium (K) is an important nutrient of grassland. In this article, Climate and Sustainability Advisor based in Ballinasloe, Colm O’Leary reminds us that it’s time to maintain or build soil K levels.
10 July 2025
5 practical tips for grass quality
Maintaining grass quality has become a huge challenge in recent weeks, writes Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan who shares practical tips on getting grass quality back in check.
9 July 2025
Use the Pasture Profit Index when reseeding
Surplus grass on farms mean farmers may have an opportunity to reseed, but what’s the latest research from Moorepark saying on selecting grass varieties?
6 July 2025
Listen: An update on grassland management from Grass10
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as some farms are coming into a surplus in grass supply while others, particularly on the southern coast, are tight on grass supply.
5 July 2025
20% more grass growth achievable on dairy farms
Farmers attending Teagasc’s flagship dairy event, Moorepark 2025, today, July 2, were presented with a clear pathway to increase grassland productivity, with Teagasc researchers sharing a strategy to increase grass growth by 20%.
2 July 2025
Thinking of replacing chemical nitrogen fertiliser this year?
Researchers from Teagasc and the University of Galway have explored farmers’ perceived benefits and issues arising from the adoption of clover and multi-species swards, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, Felipe Aguiar-Noury shares some of the study’s key findings.
22 June 2025
Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year award heading to Waterford
A major ceremony took place today, June 20, in the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, where the category and overall award winners of the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards were announced.
20 June 2025
Summer Grassland Management
Summer Grassland Management Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Adviser with Teagasc Claremorris, shares key advice on managing grassland and silage after a dry spring, focusing on grazing, fertiliser use, silage planning, and weed control for summer 2025. Following the recent extended dry spell from early March to the last week of May, the […]
15 June 2025
Maintaining grass quality
Maintaining grass quality With the right approach to grazing management, and by following mid-season grazing targets, high-quality leafy grass can be maintained throughout the season. The key objective over the coming weeks on dairy farms will be to maintain an adequate supply of high-quality grass ahead of the herd. To achieve this, […]
14 June 2025