Grassland
Grass management in dry weather conditions
Grass management in dry weather conditions Soil moisture and high daily temperatures are beginning to impact on daily grass growth in many parts of the country. While fields and paddocks remain green growth is impaired. Teagasc specialist, Joe Patton has advice and tips for managing grass in the current prolonged spell of […]
19 July 2022
Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2022 is launched
Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition 2022 is launched The Grassland farmer of the year competition for 2022 was officially launched on Friday 15th July in Johnstown Castle Estate by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. Photo above: The Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition for 2022 was […]
18 July 2022
Teagasc Fodder Survey Results
Teagasc Fodder Survey Results Teagasc dairy and drystock advisors completed feed budgets with a selection of over 500 farmer clients on PastureBase Ireland in late June/early July. The Teagasc Fodder Survey Results were presented to the National Fodder & Food Security Committee on Wednesday, 13th July. Get a summary here Teagasc dairy […]
17 July 2022
Method of establishing clover in Teagasc Ballyhaise
Method of establishing clover in Teagasc Ballyhaise This research trial at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is looking at transitioning from high levels of Nitrogen use to low levels through incorporating white clover into new and existing perennial ryegrass swards. James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Ballyhaise explains how clover was established Establishing white clover […]
30 June 2022
Alternative fodder crops and general advice
Alternative fodder crops and general advice Cattle performance replies on having high quality forages and feed on the farm going into the coming winter. With this in mind, it is worth investigating the use of alternative crops such as Kale, Rape or Redstart to bolster the high quality feed available. John Crowley, […]
26 June 2022
Using Protected Urea
Using Protected Urea Using protected urea in grassland results in lower nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions than CAN and lower ammonia losses than urea. This makes it the most sustainable fertiliser N source for meeting both greenhouse gas and ammonia loss emission commitments, as Sandra Hayes, Teagasc advisor reminds us here Using Protected […]
26 June 2022
Incorporating clover at Ballyhaise
Incorporating clover at Ballyhaise In 2021 a new 5-year systems trial began looking at transitioning from high levels of Nitrogen (N) usage to low levels of imported N in Ballyhaise College. Donal Patton, Teagasc Ballyhaise gives an insight into this new research which looks at persistency of clover incorporated in grass swards […]
21 June 2022
It’s Time for Lime!
It’s Time for Lime! Weather conditions can be a major obstacle for spreading lime, especially during the latter half of the grazing season. Unfavourable weather conditions experienced in autumn hampers ability to get lime spread on the farm. Teagasc Kilrush, Advisor Niall Kerins gives advice on spreading lime earlier The current weather […]
18 June 2022
Grassland – Mixing it up!
Grassland – Mixing it up! Eamonn Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe discusses the changing grass sward including the environmental and fertiliser-saving clovers and multi-species mixtures. He cites the benefits of mixed grazing and looks forward to the Sheep Open Day on Saturday 18th June for more information Good grassland management is key […]
16 June 2022
Silage time on drystock farms
Silage time on drystock farms Good quality silage reduces requirement for meal feeding. Don’t delay cutting date as quality will be impacted. Niall Kerins, Teagasc drystock advisor, Kilrush, Co. Clare emphasises the point of cutting silage early to achieve this. He has good preservation tips and advice as silage season continues Good […]
14 June 2022