Grassland
The time for high performing silage is now
The time for high performing silage is now Cutting your silage earlier, a simple change of practice on many drystock and dairy farms, can have a major impact on both animal performance and meal feeding levels next winter. Beef finishing or weanling systems and winter milk systems are a like in one […]
12 May 2025
Top European Grassland farmers celebrated at Moorepark
Top European Grassland farmers celebrated at Moorepark Top European Grassland farmers were celebrated last week in Ireland, as part of the Grazing4AgroEcology thematic network project hosted in the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The awards ceremony was the conclusion of a two-day young farmers […]
11 May 2025
Dealing with surplus grass this May
0 Dealing with surplus grass this May With most farms now in a position of surplus grass, the Teagasc Grass10 team share key grassland management tips to maintain quality swards this May. Growth rates are well above normal with the phenomenal weather we are currently experiencing and have increased to 77kg DM/ha and […]
7 May 2025
Set up a paddock system to get more from grass
0 Set up a paddock system to get more from grass Looking to get a greater return from your grass? As conditions have finally become conducive for growth, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares key tips on setting up a paddock system. Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows for better control of grass, […]
7 May 2025
The Benefits of White Clover
0 The Benefits of White Clover White clover is the most widely sown legume species in temperate grasslands and is highly compatible with perennial ryegrass. Its ability to thrive in a range of climatic conditions and tolerate intensive grazing makes it an ideal companion in mixed swards across Irish farms. White clover can […]
4 May 2025
Selecting the right electric fencer to suit your farm
0 Selecting the right electric fencer to suit your farm With so many options available, it is often a challenge to select the right size electric fencer needed on-farm, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares some key considerations and some areas to troubleshot if your fencer isn’t working as it should. On many […]
1 May 2025
Grass a go
Grass a go With higher grass growth rates beginning to leave surpluses, farmers are being encouraged to carefully monitor grass supplies. Reported in the Grass10 weekly newsletter, grass growth rates – as recorded on farms measuring through PastureBase Ireland – have increased to 55kg DM/ha/day and 51kg DM/ha/day on dairy and drystock […]
30 April 2025
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards With April turning to May, farmers may be considering reducing chemical nitrogen applications to grass-white clover swards. Dr. Áine Murray of the Teagasc Grassland Department shares some key tips to ensure this is done in the most effective way to prevent a drop in total […]
30 April 2025
Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground
Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Chris highlights the opportunity to control weeds, particularly docks in silage ground and grazing paddocks. Nettles and thistles […]
30 April 2025
Grazing grass-white clover swards – Dr. Áine Murray’s key tips
Grazing grass-white clover swards – Dr. Áine Murray’s key tips Effective grazing management is essential for maintaining white clover content within grazing swards. In this article, Dr. Áine Murray shares some key tips to ensure it thrives in your swards. To fully maximise the benefits of incorporating white clover into grass swards, […]
29 April 2025