Grassland
A closer look at responses to concentrate feeding at grass
With mid-season grazing rotations now underway, Dr. Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc, shared key advice on concentrate supplementation rates.
14 May 2026
Grazing focus: Troubleshooting common issues with electric fences
A go-to fencing system on many cattle farms, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan writes on some of the common issues that occur with electric fences.
13 May 2026
Managing grazing through 2026: Do the basics right
Facing a low milk price year and rising farm input costs, focusing and executing the basics of grassland management will be an essential strategy for dairy farmers in 2026, especially as herds move into mid-season grazing.
12 May 2026
The cost of making a bale of silage
Heightened fertiliser and fuel costs will see silage production costs on farms rise this year.
11 May 2026
Grazing focus: Keeping enough ‘spark’ in your electric fence
With the grazing season now in full swing, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares some essential reading and some areas to troubleshoot if your fencer isn’t working as it should.
9 May 2026
Growing more grass with the wire: 4 steps for beef farmers
Improving grazing infrastructure on farm allows for better control of grass, increased grass growth and improved animal performance, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares 4 practical steps beef farmers can follow this grazing season.
7 May 2026
How reseeding supports higher performance
Tom O’Connell, dairy farmer in Inniscarra, near Cork city, and John Maher of Grass10 join Stuart Childs to discuss the importance and management of reseeding on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast.
4 May 2026
Answering the key questions on silage 2026
The cost of silage production is set to rise this year given current pressures on input and service prices. However, the difficult spring period again underlined the value of having adequate quantity, and quantity of silage in place.
1 May 2026
What should be the paddock size on beef farms?
With the grazing season now in full swing, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Niall Kerins takes a closer look at paddock sizes on beef farms.
30 April 2026
Pressure mounts for first-cut silage after difficult spring
Farmers across the country have faced a challenging spring, with persistent wet weather making progress difficult from the outset. Nollaig O’Dowd, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare discusses how these conditions are shaping key decisions for the weeks ahead.
21 April 2026