Grassland
Model county winner of Pasture Progress Awards 2025
Liam Rochford from Croase, County Wexford was crowned the overall winner of the Pasture Progress Award 2025, today, June 18 at an awards ceremony held at the Teagasc Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Co. Carlow.
18 June 2026
Wet weather starting to concern many farmers again this year
With persistent rain challenging farmers in some locations, especially along the western coast, DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon shares three management tasks to focus on if your land is getting wet.
18 June 2026
Four decades of missed opportunity
The challenges facing and opportunities available to the Irish agricultural sector were made clear to all who attended the Farming for a Better Future Open Day at Teagasc Johnstown Castle on June 10. Worryingly though, an effective solution that has been readily available for generations has largely been underutilised.
16 June 2026
Gain more from grass – attend BEEF2026
Grazed grass is the cheapest feedstuff available on Irish cattle farms, whether that be suckler or dairy-beef. Despite its importance, many beef farmers continue to leave weight gain behind over the grazing season.
15 June 2026
Collection and storage of silage effluent
With silage underway, Enda Geoghegan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc Mayo, reminds farmers of the importance of collecting and storing silage effluent.
7 June 2026
Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026
How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass
Beef farmers are finding new ways to grow quality grass and feed cattle, while reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Cattle Specialist, tells us more in a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article.
3 June 2026
Why grazed grass still wins on feed costs
With the increased cost of fuel and fertiliser, Peter Doyle, Grassland Researcher in Teagasc, Grange, joins Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the cost of growing grass, silage and other feeds.
1 June 2026
Apply lime after grass silage harvest
With first cut grass silage now complete on many farms, Mark Plunkett, Signpost Programme Training & Development Specialist, writes the time is right to apply lime and help unlock valuable soil nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and increase the productivity of our soils.
27 May 2026
Finding the optimum summer stocking rate
To correct/maintain grass quality through June, July and August, there must be flexibility in the grazing system, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, James Dunne writes on the importance of finding the optimum stocking rate.
25 May 2026