Grassland
What are the options if the fertiliser delivered isn’t up to scratch?
What are the options if the fertiliser delivered isn’t up to scratch? Trying to spread poor-quality fertiliser is nearly impossible to fix, even with adjustments to your machine. That’s why it’s so important to check the quality of what’s delivered as soon as possible, and certainly before you start spreading. If fertiliser […]
12 March 2025
Time to turn priority stock out to grass
Time to turn priority stock out to grass March is a crucial time to maximise grass in the diet and beef farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of improved weather and ground conditions to get priority stock out to grass. This message came from Grass10 Programme Advisor, Niamh Doyle who joined […]
11 March 2025
Grazing update from the O’Callaghan family in Cork
0 Grazing update from the O’Callaghan family in Cork On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses reviewing your AFC in early March and he has a grazing update from the O’Callaghan family in Cork. This week’s Grass10 newsletter More episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast
6 March 2025
Grazing update with Ben & Robin Mooney Co Wicklow
0 Grazing update with Ben & Robin Mooney Co Wicklow On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, with the challenging week’s weather, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting one grazing per day and he has a grazing update from Ben and Robin Mooney, Co. Wicklow. This week’s Grass10 newsletter More episodes from the Dairy Edge […]
1 March 2025
Preparing for the grazing season
Preparing for the grazing season Planning is critical to getting stock out to grass. Organic Advisor in Teagasc Castlerea, Enda O’Hart shares some tips on preparing for grazing. It’s the time of the year again and farmers will start to think about the grazing year ahead and getting stock out to grass. […]
26 February 2025
Red Clover & Multi species swards – something to consider in 2025?
Red Clover & Multi species swards – something to consider in 2025? Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, highlights a key opportunity for farmers applying for BISS, considering the Red Clover Silage Measure or Multi-Species Sward (MSS) scheme. With €300/ha available, these options can boost forage quality, reduce fertiliser costs, and enhance sustainability. All […]
24 February 2025
Grass10: Grazing tips in challenging weather
Grass10: Grazing tips in challenging weather On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, with the challenging weather, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting one grazing per day and he has a grazing update from John Finucane, Co. Limerick. This week’s Grass10 newsletter More episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast
22 February 2025
Multispecies swards and reduced nitrogen: A win-win for dairy farming
Multispecies swards and reduced nitrogen: A win-win for dairy farming Looking to boost milk yield while cutting back on costly fertilisers? Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement Officer at Teagasc, explains how new research from the Grassland Science Department at Teagasc Moorepark shows that incorporating diverse pasture species can achieve just that. […]
17 February 2025
More for less – the importance of early spring grazing
More for less – the importance of early spring grazing Early spring grazing takes effort. Fences, back fences, going out for cows after three hours when on-off grazing is practiced, so why bother? Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs reminds us of its importance – both in terms of production and farm […]
17 February 2025
Grazing update with Lauren Kinsella Co Carlow
Grazing update with Lauren Kinsella Co Carlow On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting grazing allocations correct and has a grazing update from Lauren Kinsella, Co. Carlow. This week’s Grass10 newsletter More episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast
14 February 2025