Grassland
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
Grass10 Weekly Grazing Management Update: PastureBase Insights, Autumn Grazing Targets, and Weather Challenges
Grass10 Weekly Grazing Management Update: PastureBase Insights, Autumn Grazing Targets, and Weather Challenges Joseph Dunphy provides a Grass10 grazing update, highlighting current PastureBase data, autumn grazing challenges, and speaks with contract rearer Billy Gilmore of Tuam, Co. Galway. For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter […]
24 August 2024
Top grassland manager and contract rearer to host farm walk
Top grassland manager and contract rearer to host farm walk Galway farmer, Billy Gilmore was last April awarded the Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year at the Grass10 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards. John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, previews an upcoming farm walk to be held in […]
20 August 2024
€35,000 prize fund in Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
€35,000 prize fund in Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition for 2024 is open for entries. This is the eight year of the competition, and the organisers are looking for grassland farmers who are growing and utilising high levels of grass in a […]
14 August 2024
Getting it right with autumn reseeding
Getting it right with autumn reseeding Are you planning an autumn reseed? Stephen O’Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mullingar, looks at the important factors affecting the success of autumn reseeds. As silage ground comes back into the grazing platform and grass becomes more plentiful, many farmers will consider reseeding some of their poorer-performing […]
12 August 2024