Grassland
Fertiliser for second cut silage
0 Fertiliser for second cut silage As first cut silage is currently underway or just completed, now is a good time to assess the nutrient requirements to support second cut silage later in the season. Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Advisor, tells us more. Lower yields in first cut have been reported, […]
2 June 2023
Grass10: Managing through the current dry period
Grass10: Managing through the current dry period With high temperatures and very little rainfall expected for the next 10 days, this week’s Grass10 newsletter focuses on managing through the current dry spell. In parts of the east and south east, soil moisture deficits of >40mm are present. Growth rates, however, have remained […]
31 May 2023
Awards for top grassland farmers
Awards for top grassland farmers The Grassland Farmer of the Year competition is now in its sixth year and rewards the top grassland farmers in the country who are growing and utilising more grass on their farms in a sustainable manner. The awards are supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]
24 May 2023
Meet the finalists as Grassland Farmer of the Year to be crowned this week
Meet the finalists as Grassland Farmer of the Year to be crowned this week The winner of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition will be crowned tomorrow, May 24, in Teagasc Moorepark. Applications from farmers have been shortlisted down to nine finalists, who will gather in Teagasc Moorepark for the announcement […]
23 May 2023
Grass10: Time to act as growth passes demand
Grass10: Time to act as growth passes demand Growth rates on both dairy and beef farms have passed demand this week. Figures from PastureBase Ireland show that growth rates of 73kg DM/ha/day have been recorded on dairy farms, with demand standing at 59kg DM/ha/day. Meanwhile, on drystock farms, the PastureBase figure for […]
17 May 2023
Nutrient management of white clover swards
Nutrient management of white clover swards The benefits of white clover tend to occur from May onwards, as sward white clover content increases. The main benefits of white clover inclusion in grass swards are: Increased herbage quality compared to grass-only swards in the summer months; Increased dry matter (DM) intake in summer […]
16 May 2023
Have you applied for the multispecies sward measure?
Have you applied for the multispecies sward measure? Multispecies swards are swards that have a variety of plants including grasses, clovers, brassicas and herbs, explains Ivan Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare. When combined in a sward setting, the various species root at varying depths allowing them to access more nutrients and […]
14 May 2023
Watch: Selection, establishment and nutrient management of clover swards
Watch: Selection, establishment and nutrient management of clover swards To help promote and establish more clover on farms, the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign and Clover 150 Programme held a series of farm walks over the month of April. At these events, advice on establishing and managing clover swards was provided. The below article includes […]
13 May 2023
Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days?
0 Have you set your grazing targets for the next 100 days? Grassland farmers are reminded to stick to the mid-season grazing targets to optimise profit from grass; the main grazing goal for the next 100 days is to graze covers of 1,300-1,400kg DM/ha. The latest Grass10 newsletter provides tips on a number […]
3 May 2023
Establishment of multispecies swards
Establishment of multispecies swards Many farmers may be establishing multispecies swards for the first time in 2023. These swards – which contain a mixture of grasses, herbs and legumes – offer a range of benefits, including: improved soil health; enhanced biodiversity; and increased livestock productivity. When identifying fields for such swards, grazing […]
30 April 2023