Grassland
Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance
Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026
Fertiliser and slurry decisions
Following the arrival of rain, Dr. David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, shares advice on managing grassland fertiliser and slurry applications.
28 August 2026
Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee
More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026
Supplementary feeds account for 50% of diets on worst drought-affected farms
Silage and concentrates account for close to 50% of the diet of dairy cows in the worst drought-affected areas, data stemming from PastureBase Ireland and brought before a recent National Fodder Meeting has revealed.
20 August 2026
Grass10: Advice for farmers facing very different grass growing conditions
With the country firmly divided, Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy shares advice for farms where grass is growing and those where drought is still having an impact on grass supplies.
17 August 2026
Farmers urged to assess fodder stocks and complete a fodder budget
All farmers are encouraged to carry out a fodder budget which will assist them to take appropriate action to ensure sufficient fodder stocks for the coming winter.
12 August 2026
Reseeding strategies – improving outputs on farm
On the latest episode of Grass10 TV, the Grass10 team visit sheep farmer Willie Fox near Summerhill in County Meath and Jack Spillane, farm manager of the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm. John Conroy, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more.
6 August 2026
What impact can a spur roadway have on your farm?
Spring and autumn can bring challenging grazing conditions. Proactively improving grazing infrastructure on farm can help farms overcome this and increase the number of days at grass. The Grass10 team tell us more.
29 July 2026
Botanically diverse swards can reduce farm gate emissions in pasture-based sheep systems
Dr. Sarah Woodmartin, Teagasc Research Officer, discusses the role of botanically diverse swards in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of pasture-based sheep production.
28 July 2026
Ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance
Dry summer conditions provide an ideal opportunity to carry out drainage works and maintenance on farms. Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
22 July 2026