Grassland
Grass 10 Grazing Management Update: Preparing for Autumn Growth
Grass 10 Grazing Management Update: Preparing for Autumn Growth On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses the importance of getting autumn build-up correct on your farm and has a grazing update from Eugene and Eoin Lawler, Co. Kildare. Joseph also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass […]
11 August 2024
2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year
0 2024 fertiliser N performance during a difficult grass-growing year There has been much debate as to why grass was not growing as anticipated during the last 4 months with many theories put forward as to the reasons why. Research from Teagasc, Johnstown Castle compares the performance of different nitrogen fertiliser types in […]
9 August 2024
Sward diversification more effective for higher yields than some microbial fertilisers
0 Sward diversification more effective for higher yields than some microbial fertilisers A new scientific paper from Teagasc, UCC and international collaborators has shown diversification of the plant species in swards can be more effective than the application of microbial inoculants in supporting productivity in intensively managed grasslands. The paper led by researchers […]
8 August 2024
August Grass Management
0 August Grass Management Mícheál Kelly discusses the challenges and improvements in grass growth in 2024, factors affecting it, silage harvesting, slurry management, autumn grass planning, and lime application strategies. Grass growth has been sporadic throughout 2024 but there seems to be an improved situation over the last few weeks. Many factors have […]
8 August 2024
Interactive grass silage stock checker available
0 Interactive grass silage stock checker available An interactive grass silage stock checker is available on the Teagasc website to aid farmers in the completion of a fodder budget for the upcoming winter. As autumn approaches, farmers are being encourage to complete a fodder budget to ensure they have sufficient fodder stocks for […]
6 August 2024
Graze on end
0 Graze on end Grass varieties can now be evaluated on commercial grassland farms in Ireland; this system gives grassland farmers more relevant information regarding how varieties can contribute to their farms over time. On Irish grassland farms, perennial ryegrass is the most important forage as it provides large quantities of high-quality forage […]
6 August 2024
Act Now to Assess Winter Feed Demand and Plan for the Winter Ahead
0 Act Now to Assess Winter Feed Demand and Plan for the Winter Ahead Guidelines for assessing and planning winter feed requirements for livestock, including calculating fodder needs and managing fertiliser allowances. Do a Fodder Budget Assess your winter feed demand based on how many animals you intend to keep for the winter […]
6 August 2024
Between a rock and a hard place
0 Between a rock and a hard place Stones must be removed from grassland soils for accurate carbon measurements, but this process can be arduous. Teagasc research is examining improved protocols for soil carbon calculations. New Teagasc research, published in the international soil science journal Geoderma Regional, highlights the consequences of not considering […]
5 August 2024
Milestone reached as 300th edition of Grass10 digital newsletter published
Milestone reached as 300th edition of Grass10 digital newsletter published The Grass10 Campaign has produced its 300th edition of the weekly Grass10 digital newsletter. The Grass10 programme, now in its second four year phase, promotes profitable and sustainable milk and meat production from grass on Irish farms. Pictured in Teagasc Grange, Dunsany, […]
24 July 2024
Top tips for making good quality baled silage
Top tips for making good quality baled silage As contractors and farmers are busy saving baled silage when the weather allows, Ciaran Beatty, Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Castlerea, shares some topical tips to ensure that you make the best silage possible. Mowing Aim to mow when the grass is dry and thus […]
21 July 2024