Grassland
The Value of Soil Sampling
The Value of Soil Sampling Eddie Webb, Teagasc Soils & Environment Advisor, gives his guide to soil sampling and fertility management. Soil sampling is the most important stage in managing soil fertility. Soil test results are a reliable guide to assessing and monitoring soil nutrient levels so that informed decisions can be […]
14 February 2024
When should you apply early nitrogen?
When should you apply early nitrogen? A lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and slurry application are key decisions for every livestock farmer in early spring. Research shows a large range in grass growth response to early spring […]
12 February 2024
Listen: Early February grazing tips from Grass10
0 Listen: Early February grazing tips from Grass10 The Teagasc Grass10 team has introduced a new, weekly Grass10 update via podcast format. For this week’s grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, dry matter percentages, predicted grass growth, and rainfall and soil temperatures. The Grass10 advisor explains why planning for early grazing […]
9 February 2024
Early grazing key to stretching fodder reserves
Early grazing key to stretching fodder reserves The National Fodder and Food Security Committee reconvened on Wednesday, January 24th, to assess the situation on farms in terms of fodder supplies and to quantify the challenges facing tillage growers this spring. Teagasc Livestock Knowledge Transfer Specialists, Joe Patton and Pearse Kelly reviewed the […]
26 January 2024
Farmers encouraged to carefully manage their winter-feed requirements
Farmers encouraged to carefully manage their winter-feed requirements An online meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) took place Wednesday, 24th January to update members on the livestock fodder and feed situation on farms. Challenges around the availability of straw was also a strong recurring message. The meeting included […]
25 January 2024
How much fertiliser can I buy?
How much fertiliser can I buy? ‘How much fertiliser can I buy?’ is a frequently asked question by farmers recently, writes Sean Mannion, B&T Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, who tells us more on the National Fertiliser Database, the importance of calculating your stocking rate and soil sampling requirements. 95% of farmers have signed […]
25 January 2024
Transitioning to LESS
Transitioning to LESS With the recent changes to nitrates regulations there are a large number of farmers who will be moving from the traditional splash plate to using Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) for the first time. Francis Quigley, Farm Machinery & Milking Machine Specialist, tells us more. Farmers with a stocking […]
17 January 2024
Reflecting on 2023 with PastureBase Ireland
Reflecting on 2023 with PastureBase Ireland 2023 has been a difficult year for grassland managers and the Teagasc Grass10 and PastureBase Ireland teams reflected on some of the key learnings from this grazing year on a recent webinar. The ‘Reflecting on 2023 with PastureBase Ireland’ webinar featured Joseph Dunphy and Caitlin Looney […]
10 December 2023
Make soil sampling a priority this winter
0 Make soil sampling a priority this winter Donal McCabe, Drystock Advisor in Teagasc Longford, explains why you should be making plans as to how you are going to get the most out of your grass swards for 2024 and how soil sampling can help. For many farmers, the grazing season has ended […]
3 November 2023
‘Smash and grab’ grazing and managing silage in the diet
0 ‘Smash and grab’ grazing and managing silage in the diet The term ‘smash and grab’ when it comes to grazing has been a common saying among many farmers when discussing grazing management over recent days. As part of its weekly newsletter, the Teagasc Grass10 team look at the options available to maximise […]
2 November 2023