Grassland
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
Collection and storage of silage effluent
With silage underway, Enda Geoghegan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, reminds farmers of the importance of collecting and storing silage effluent.
7 June 2026
Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026