Grassland
Do perennial ryegrass swards persist on commercial grassland farms?
Do perennial ryegrass swards persist on commercial grassland farms? Maximising pasture intake of dairy cows is a key factor in determining profitability on Irish dairy farms. This is due to the low cost of producing pastures in Ireland where the most expensive aspect of pasture production is often reseeding, which is most […]
22 August 2023
Is your farm on target for autumn grass build up?
Is your farm on target for autumn grass build up? This week, the Grass10 weekly newsletter focuses on building grass for the autumn, when to start extending the rotation, rotation length and target farm covers. Now is the time to focus on target farm cover, extending the rotation length and grass budgeting, […]
18 August 2023
Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding
0 Identifying the best perennial ryegrass varieties when reseeding Regular reseeding of pasture allows farmers to grow increased yields of higher quality grass, thereby increasing feed self-sufficiency and sustainability of their farms. The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) is used when deciding ‘what varieties to sow in my reseeded sward?’. The PPI outlines, in […]
7 August 2023
Wet weather management techniques back in play
0 Wet weather management techniques back in play After what has been described as the wettest July on record, which has resulted in grazing conditions becoming challenging on many farms, this week’s Grass 10 newsletter focuses on the implementation of wet weather management techniques. Grazing conditions have been hampered – especially on heavier […]
2 August 2023
Are you the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year 2023?
Are you the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year 2023? The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition aims to promote grassland excellence for all Irish livestock farmers. The competition recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. Apply now Applications for the Grassland Farmer of […]
27 July 2023
Getting your Grazing Back on Track
Getting your Grazing Back on Track With thundery showers & heavy rainfall throughout the country soil moisture deficits have disappeared. Grass growth rates have increased. It is important at this stage of the grazing season to keep quality in the sward and use this opportunity to remove paddocks with poor grass quality. […]
22 July 2023
High levels of herbage production and animal performance from red clover
High levels of herbage production and animal performance from red clover Red clover can contribute substantially to organic, low-input and conventional animal production systems due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen (N) and support of high animal performance. Dr. Nicky Byrne, Research Officer in Teagasc Grange, explained that these benefits contribute […]
21 July 2023
Teagasc Fodder Survey July 2023
Teagasc Fodder Survey July 2023 National situation on target, but 15% of farms have deficits to make-up with second cuts Over the last number of weeks, Teagasc advisors have completed almost 500 preliminary winter fodder budgets for dry-stock and dairy farmer clients nationwide. This work forms part of an on-going advisory programme […]
19 July 2023
Lime Application and Clover Establishment – Sustainable Actions
Lime Application and Clover Establishment – Sustainable Actions Anne O’ Malley, Business & Technology Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more about two sustainable actions, lime application and clover establishment. Lime programme 2023 has focused attention on soil condition, pasture quality, soil sampling and the importance of lime and good fertility to sustain […]
10 July 2023
New grass and clover genetic improvement programme launched
0 New grass and clover genetic improvement programme launched Teagasc and Goldcrop have signed a long-term grass and clover genetic improvement agreement, today, 4 July, at the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day. The new breeding and commercialisation collaboration will be called Pasture Innovations. The new breeding and commercialisation collaboration will be called Pasture […]
4 July 2023