Grassland

Sulphur improves efficiency of Fertiliser N

There is an ever increasing need to improve the return from applied fertiliser nitrogen (N) to reduce farm greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm profitability, Mark Plunkett, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us more.
8 April 2026

Flexible grazing paying dividends in a wet spring

John Kilboyle highlights how record rainfall levels have made it difficult to get cattle out grazing, and outlines management strategies to maintain grass-based beef systems under these challenging conditions.
7 April 2026

Soil fertility first: making every kilo of fertiliser count

With fertiliser prices still volatile in recent years and tighter environmental rules in place, the best return on any farm this spring will come from soil fertility done right, Padraig Glynn, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more.
4 April 2026

Clover 2026: the move is on

Teagasc is hosting a webinar on white clover on Wednesday, 25 March called ‘Clover: the move is on’. The webinar will highlight the key benefits and new innovations of white clover in grass-based production systems.
24 March 2026

Cattle slurry a valuable source of N, P & K

Getting the most from cattle slurry will help ease the impacts of high chemical fertiliser prices in 2026, Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost Programme, tells us how.
23 March 2026

Using lime to unlock soil fertility

Oisin O’Connor, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Westport, writes on the benefits of liming.
22 March 2026

Tackling grassland management in a challenging spring

Whether it is early spring grazing or the early application of organic and chemical fertilisers, grassland management has been particularly challenging this spring, writes Aaron Duffy, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe, who highlights the importance of spring grassland management.
21 March 2026

Take every chance to get lime out

Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026

Key take-home messages from the Teagasc Drystock Grass Workshops

Walk the farm, turn lighter stock out first and plan your fertiliser and slurry applications; Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist, shares some of the key take-home messages from the recent series of Teagasc Drystock Grass Workshops this spring.
13 March 2026

Getting grazing back on track

With grazing delayed on many farmers, Grass10 Programme Advisor, Nikki Kennedy shares key tips for getting grazing back on track.
9 March 2026