Grassland
Unlocking Silage Potential
Unlocking Silage Potential Silage quality ranges from 58% – 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but the average is poor at 65% DMD. Having silage of high quality (70% DMD+) will ensure good daily liveweight gains and cuts down on meal costs. Gabriel Trayers Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Tuam advises on high DMD […]
22 May 2021
Plan a Safe Silage Season in 2021
Plan a Safe Silage Season in 2021 The weather has been cold of late and that has delayed the silage season but as the season gets into ‘full swing’ attention to safety is critical at silage making. Plan a safe silage season is a key message from John McNamara and Francis Bligh, […]
14 May 2021
Why all the fuss about sulphur?
Why all the fuss about sulphur? Sulphur (S) is an important nutrient for grassland production, and is closely associated with nitrogen uptake and efficiency. If there is a sulphur deficiency present it will decrease the nitrogen use efficiency and reduce yield. Martina Harrington Beef Specialist outlines the importance of Sulphur As the […]
12 May 2021
Will it ever Grow?
0 Will it ever Grow? Mícheál Kelly, Advisor, Teagasc Galway is somewhat frustrated with the weather effect on grass growth currently but takes hope from Grass Growth Predictions for the week ahead. He stresses the importance of getting fertiliser out now, getting good grass utilisation and planning for silage making The weather had […]
9 May 2021
Reseeding & Clover Management with PastureBase Ireland
0 Reseeding & Clover Management with PastureBase Ireland On Wednesday 5th May at 7pm join John Douglas, Micheal O’Leary and Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 & PastureBase along with Michael Egan, Grassland Researcher, and dairy farmer James Barber as they go through reseeding and clover management using PastureBase Ireland. Are you reseeding paddocks […]
4 May 2021
Reseeding for Greener Pastures
0 Reseeding for Greener Pastures Reseeding is a considerable investment at €200-300/acre, so assess first as it may be a change of management that is required instead. It’s worth making sure that reseeding is done right. Niall Treanor, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway advises on this and discusses the benefits of reseeding here Conditions […]
1 May 2021
Major Focus on Clover establishment and Management in 2021
Major Focus on Clover establishment and Management in 2021 A clover booklet ‘Management and establishment of grass-white clover swards’ for 2021 is being launched by Teagasc today, Monday, 26 April. Agriculture in Ireland is under ever increasing pressure to reduce nitrogen fertiliser use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase nitrogen use efficiency […]
26 April 2021
Fertilising for a Crop of Quality Silage
Fertilising for a Crop of Quality Silage On many farms producing average to poor quality silage is somewhat the norm. Cattle or sheep fed this silage will have reduced growth rates and below optimal levels of reproductive performance in breeding females. Austin Callaghan, Teagasc Advisor, Claremorris outlines how to improve silage quality […]
20 April 2021
70 years of grassland research in Ireland
70 years of grassland research in Ireland TEAGASC grassland research has enabled the transformation of Irish agriculture since the 1950s. The importance of grassland to Irish Agriculture is indicated by over 70% of agricultural output (monetary terms) coming from grassland as cattle, milk, & sheep products, Teagasc researchers reminisce Pat Dillon Teagasc, […]
17 April 2021
How Does Grass Grow?
How Does Grass Grow? Perennial ryegrass (PRG) is the most commonly sown grass species in Ireland. As a perennial plant it’s characterised by having the growing point close to the ground and it regrows after each grazing & cutting, without the need for frequent reseeding. Patricia Lynch, Teagasc Advisor Westport has more […]
15 April 2021