Grassland

Importance of water supply during warm weather

With heatwave conditions confirmed in Moorepark, Dr. Paul Maher, Teagasc Moorepark, discusses the importance of water supply on dairy farms.
13 July 2026

Match fertiliser to grass growth in dry weather

Warm, dry weather is beginning to affect grass growth in parts of the country as soil moisture deficits continue to increase. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us why it's important to match fertiliser applications to grass growth during this time.
11 July 2026

Managing grass during the mid-season

Sarah Cussen, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Portlaoise, shares some importance considerations for managing grass during the mid-season period.
27 June 2026

Grass10 TV: Bringing practical grassland advice to farmers

Teagasc has launched Grass10 TV, a new YouTube channel delivering practical videos on pasture management, advice and adoption of new pasture technologies on Irish farms.
24 June 2026

Keeping grass quality in check – tips from Grass10

Keeping grass quality high in June and July is critical and can be achieved by taking a proactive approach to grassland management, Nikki Kennedy, Grass10 Advisor, shares some key advice.
22 June 2026

Planning to reseed – get it right

Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, shares key tips when establishing new reseeds this year.
20 June 2026

Model county winner of Pasture Progress Awards 2025

Liam Rochford from Croase, County Wexford was crowned the overall winner of the Pasture Progress Award 2025, today, June 18 at an awards ceremony held at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Co. Carlow.
18 June 2026

Wet weather starting to concern many farmers again this year

With persistent rain challenging farmers in some locations, especially along the western coast, DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon shares three management tasks to focus on if your land is getting wet.
18 June 2026

Four decades of missed opportunity

The challenges facing and opportunities available to the Irish agricultural sector were made clear to all who attended the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc Johnstown Castle on June 10. Worryingly though, an effective solution that has been readily available for generations has largely been underutilised.
16 June 2026

Gain more from grass – attend BEEF2026

Grazed grass is the cheapest feedstuff available on Irish cattle farms, whether that be suckler or dairy-beef. Despite its importance, many beef farmers continue to leave weight gain behind over the grazing season.
15 June 2026