Grassland
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
Weed Control in Productive Grassland
0 Weed Control in Productive Grassland Weed control is a key element of productive grassland and should involve the adoption of an integrated pest management plan approach where cultural control methods are considered before the use of pesticides. Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, Tralee has advice on how best to approach weed control Know your […]
8 June 2022
Sowing multi-species swards
0 Sowing multi-species swards If you applied for the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine Multispecies Sward Measure, you may be interested in learning a little more about how best to sow multi species swards. The Teagasc Signpost team has summed up what you need to know in a factsheet here Download […]
7 June 2022
Lime – the forgotten fertiliser
0 Lime – the forgotten fertiliser Improving soil fertility, especially soil pH, leads to increased Nitrogen use efficiency and an increase the availability of soil phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) for plant uptake. James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist sums up why it is so important to apply lime and why it makes financial […]
6 June 2022