Grassland
Important new study shows the area of drained grassland peat soils is grossly overestimated
Important new study shows the area of drained grassland peat soils is grossly overestimated The land-use sector in Ireland is estimated in the national greenhouse gas inventory to be a major source of emissions that are projected to rise to 11.1 million Tonnes CO2 eq per year by 2030*. Currently grassland peat […]
23 June 2023
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’
Managing the exit from ‘green drought’ Rainfall was welcome in all areas last week to lower soil moisture deficits (SMD). Some areas received more rainfall than others. Further rainfall is predicted over the next seven days. Grass growth is predicted to increase across the country, with increased moisture and high soil temperatures. […]
21 June 2023
Management of multispecies swards
Management of multispecies swards The Multi Species Sward Measure, introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, aimed to incentivise farmers to sow a multispecies sward, with a payment rate of €300/ha for crop establishment. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, tells us more. The measure was closed for applications on the […]
13 June 2023
Watch: Higher milk and solids yields from grass-white clover swards at Moorepark
Watch: Higher milk and solids yields from grass-white clover swards at Moorepark Aine Murray’s research is looking at the herbage and milk performance of three different groups of cows, comparing grass-only swards to grass/clover swards at different nitrogen rates. Aine will speak about her work at the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day on July […]
13 June 2023
Protect average farm cover as ‘green drought’ takes hold
0 Protect average farm cover as ‘green drought’ takes hold Following a prolonged period of dry weather, many areas are experiencing a decline in the daily grass growth rates being recorded. In this week’s edition of the Grass10 newsletter, the Grass10 team detail steps farmers can take to manage in this period when […]
7 June 2023
Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition launched
0 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition launched The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2023 was officially launched in the Teagasc Agricultural and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. This is the seventh year of the competition which […]
2 June 2023
Fertiliser for second cut silage
0 Fertiliser for second cut silage As first cut silage is currently underway or just completed, now is a good time to assess the nutrient requirements to support second cut silage later in the season. Eddie Webb, B&T Soils & Environment Advisor, tells us more. Lower yields in first cut have been reported, […]
2 June 2023
Importance of sulphur for grass and crop production
0 Importance of sulphur for grass and crop production Sulphur and the soil’s sulphur supply depend on soil type and soil organic matter levels. Sulphur and soils Soil sulphur (S) supply depends on soil type and soil organic matter (SOM) levels. For example, light soils with low SOM will have a low S […]
2 June 2023
Grass10: Managing through the current dry period
Grass10: Managing through the current dry period With high temperatures and very little rainfall expected for the next 10 days, this week’s Grass10 newsletter focuses on managing through the current dry spell. In parts of the east and south east, soil moisture deficits of >40mm are present. Growth rates, however, have remained […]
31 May 2023
Grass10: Time to act as growth passes demand
Grass10: Time to act as growth passes demand Growth rates on both dairy and beef farms have passed demand this week. Figures from PastureBase Ireland show that growth rates of 73kg DM/ha/day have been recorded on dairy farms, with demand standing at 59kg DM/ha/day. Meanwhile, on drystock farms, the PastureBase figure for […]
17 May 2023