Grassland

Managing reduced grass growth on dairy farms

Soil moisture availability is limited across much of the South and South‑East and there is little to no rain forecast in the coming days across the country. Several farms are experiencing below average growth rates, and MoSt grass growth predictions are reducing across most of the country. Dr Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
20 July 2026

Does your paddock size impact your herd performance?

The answer is yes - pasture allocation has an impact on our first lactation animals. As part of Grass10 Grazing Infrastructure Month, Caitlin Looney, Teagasc Moorepark, tells us more.
15 July 2026

Grass quality and reseeding focus on Teagasc/Lakeland Dairies demo farms

Advisor on the Teagasc / Lakeland Dairies joint programme, Sean Callan visits Cian Jobe in Co. Longford to see how his breeding and reseeding plans are progressing. He also provides an update on milk and grassland performance from the monitor farms.
14 July 2026

Dry weather in the South-East: Advice on grazing, supplementation and silage feeding

Soil moisture deficits are continuing to increase across the South-East, and with grass beginning to burn back on the driest farms, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington outlines the actions farmers should take now.
13 July 2026

Importance of water supply during warm weather

With heatwave conditions confirmed in Moorepark, Dr. Paul Maher, Teagasc Moorepark, discusses the importance of water supply on dairy farms.
13 July 2026

Match fertiliser to grass growth in dry weather

Warm, dry weather is beginning to affect grass growth in parts of the country as soil moisture deficits continue to increase. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us why it's important to match fertiliser applications to grass growth during this time.
11 July 2026

Managing grass during the mid-season

Sarah Cussen, KT Masters Student, Teagasc Portlaoise, shares some importance considerations for managing grass during the mid-season period.
27 June 2026

Grass10 TV: Bringing practical grassland advice to farmers

Teagasc has launched Grass10 TV, a new YouTube channel delivering practical videos on pasture management, advice and adoption of new pasture technologies on Irish farms.
24 June 2026

Keeping grass quality in check – tips from Grass10

Keeping grass quality high in June and July is critical and can be achieved by taking a proactive approach to grassland management, Nikki Kennedy, Grass10 Advisor, shares some key advice.
22 June 2026

Planning to reseed – get it right

Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, shares key tips when establishing new reseeds this year.
20 June 2026