Grassland
The Clover Reporter and Research update
The Clover Reporter and Research update This week’s clover reporter is Lawrence Sexton from Kilbrittain Co. Cork. Stephen Ryan from Dungarvan Co Waterford is the featured farmer. William Burchill, advisor on the Teagasc/ Dairygold joint programme discusses maintenance P and K requirements Lawrence Sexton – Clover report Lawrence has a dairy farm at […]
17 August 2022
Latest information and updates from the Grass10 team
Latest information and updates from the Grass10 team This update has pointers and advice from the Grass10 team in their weekly e-newsletter. It includes: PastureBase Ireland Dairy and Drystock figures; Predicted Grass Growth and Rainfall; Grass Dry Matter %; Grass10 Weekly Checklist; and information on the upcoming Swards for the Future Conference. […]
17 August 2022
Reseeding – Getting it right
0 Reseeding – Getting it right The main advantage of reseeding grassland is it increases both the quantity and quality of grass grown, by somewhere in the region of 20- 40%, mostly in spring and autumn. At the cost it must be done right. Michael Donoghue, Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Tuam, covers all of […]
4 August 2022
Swards for the Future Grassland conference launched
0 Swards for the Future Grassland conference launched Teagasc are organising and hosting an exciting two-day conference and workshop on Thursday, 8th & Friday, 9th of September 2022 to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. The event will take place at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. […]
3 August 2022
Controlling weeds in the horse paddock
Controlling weeds in the horse paddock Teagasc Equine Specialist, Wendy Conlon explains how best to deal with certain noxious weeds, some of which can be deadly to horses. Poor grass growth, bare patches, and poached fields are happy hunting ground for weeds. High levels of weeds in pastures not only reduce the pasture’s […]
28 July 2022
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The Clover Reporter with Peter Doyle, Derrypatrick Herd Grange
The Clover Reporter with Peter Doyle, Derrypatrick Herd Grange Peter Doyle, Derrypatrick Herd Grange is this week’s Clover Reporter. We get an update on the management of the existing grass- clover swards for the summer, of 2022 oversown paddocks and of the 2022 reseeded paddocks on the Derrypatrick farm. Peter Doyle, Derrypatrick […]
24 July 2022
Grass margins a simple but effective environmental measure!
Grass margins a simple but effective environmental measure! Grass margins are strips of untouched vegetation around field boundaries. These margins are typically fenced off and left alone to provide habitat cover and food for flora and fauna to thrive in. Why do we need grass margins? And are they effective? Eanna Loughrey, […]
23 July 2022
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