Grassland
Closing date nearing for Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
Closing date nearing for Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition Farmers wishing to enter the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition have just days to do so, as the competition will close to entries on Monday, September 23, 2024. Supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, […]
19 September 2024
Fodder survey: 18% of farmers have a deficit of greater than 10%
Fodder survey: 18% of farmers have a deficit of greater than 10% Teagasc has recently updated the National Fodder Survey across dairy and drystock farms nationwide, with input from approximately 650 farms. According to the latest survey results, 20% of farms have a small deficit to fill, but 18% of farms have […]
17 September 2024
Autumn grassland management and looking ahead to 2025
Autumn grassland management and looking ahead to 2025 Despite the on/off grass growth patterns we have had this summer, Co-ordinator of the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme, Sandra Hayes explains why it is still important to re-focus our minds now to build grass for the autumn. The main aim of building this autumn […]
15 September 2024
Grass10 grazing update with Jack Kearney, Co. Cork
Grass10 grazing update with Jack Kearney, Co. Cork For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses autumn grazing targets as predicted growth rates start to drop and he has a grazing update from Jack Kearney, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. He also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth […]
12 September 2024
New high yielding white clover varieties
0 New high yielding white clover varieties As high yielding and persistent varieties of white clover are needed, Grass, Legume and Herb Breeder at Teagasc, Dr Patrick Conaghan tells us more on the latest generation of Teagasc white clover varieties. The use of white clover on Irish farms has more than tripled over […]
8 September 2024
Grass10 grazing management update: achieving adequate grass supply
0 Grass10 grazing management update: achieving adequate grass supply On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Niamh Doyle has tips to achieving adequate grass supply as growth rates are below normal for this time of year and she has an update from featured farmer, Killian Brennan, Co. Cavan. Niamh discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % […]
6 September 2024
Fertiliser spreading closed period approaching
0 Fertiliser spreading closed period approaching The closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorous, is fast approaching. With September 14th being the last day for applications, if fertiliser stocks are retained on farm after the deadline comes to pass, they must be recorded on the Department of Agriculture, […]
5 September 2024
Climate Adaption Conference to hear risks and opportunities for Irish grassland systems
0 Climate Adaption Conference to hear risks and opportunities for Irish grassland systems Irish grassland systems are experiencing some clear climatic challenges. The incidence of high-level precipitation events, soil moisture deficits and prolonged winter conditions are becoming increasingly frequent resulting in challenging conditions for Irish farmers. To address these challenges, Teagasc will host […]
4 September 2024
Weekly Grass10 Update with Denis and Liam Kenny from County Wexford
0 Weekly Grass10 Update with Denis and Liam Kenny from County Wexford For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week. Joseph also has a grazing update from Denis & Liam Kenny, Camolin, Co. Wexford. Joseph […]
1 September 2024
Grass10 Monthly Update: Variability in grass growth and supply evident
Grass10 Monthly Update: Variability in grass growth and supply evident In this bonus episode of the OviCast podcast, Niamh Doyle, Grass10 Advisor at Teagasc, provides a monthly update and shares key grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses current growth rates and grass covers, highlighting some of the variation evident […]
27 August 2024