Grassland
Reducing the cost of growing grass
Reducing the cost of growing grass In this article Dr. Peter Lawrence Teagasc drystock advisor Co. Wicklow, has advice for reducing the cost of growing grass. His tips include using paddocks, soil testing and drawing up a fertiliser plan based on the reports and incorporating white clover into grass swards 2022 will […]
30 April 2022
Should you consider clover in 2022?
Should you consider clover in 2022? Vincent Ronayne, Teagasc Advisor Ballinrobe, notes that Clover offers an alternative to expensive artificial fertilisers and helps towards Environmental Sustainability. Incorporating clover in grassland swards can to reduce costs, improve profitability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How Does It Work? Clover fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere. […]
27 April 2022
Planning for Fodder Stocks Factsheet
Planning for Fodder Stocks Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The eleventh of these is about Planning for Fodder Stocks and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers are urged to focus […]
24 April 2022
The Clover Reporter is Trevor Boland
The Clover Reporter is Trevor Boland This week the Clover Reporter return to Trevor Boland for an update on his current grass situation and to find out his clover management plan for existing and new swards. Trevor’s Top Tip for Clover in April: Graze paddocks down tight and follow with clover by […]
21 April 2022
Save Slurry for Silage Fields
Save Slurry for Silage Fields Christy Watson, Teagasc drystock advisor, Co. Kildare, has good advice here in this article and video on recycling slurry from the farm back onto the silage fields in planning for next winter’s fodder. Slurry can provide much of the Phosphorus and Potassium requirements for silage and reduce […]
21 April 2022
Clover
Clover With input costs increasing in 2022, this is an important year for grassland farmers to renew their emphasis on clover establishment, but combine this with improved grazing management. Teagasc Advisor Joanne Masterson has some advice on establishing and managing clover White clover is the most commonly sown legume species in grassland. […]
16 April 2022
The Clover Reporter is Jim White
The Clover Reporter is Jim White This week’s The Clover Reporter returns to the farm of Jim White, Clonmel Co. Tipperary. Jim recently held a Clover Farm Walk on his farm. He outlines his clover plan for 2022 and his top tip for Clover in April. Name: Jim WhiteLocation: Clonmel, Co.TipperaryEnterprise: DairySoil Type: Dry Soils% Farm […]
10 April 2022
Fertilising for First Cut Grass Silage Factsheet
0 Fertilising for First Cut Grass Silage Factsheet Teagasc recently published a compendium of 20 factsheets providing the latest technical advice on soils, nutrients and fertiliser. The tenth of these is about Fertilising for First Cut Grass Silage and can be read here. All 20 will be published here on Teagasc Daily Farmers […]
9 April 2022
LIME – The Cheapest Fertiliser in 2022
0 LIME – The Cheapest Fertiliser in 2022 Lime application was, and is always the starting point of good soil nutrient management. Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, describes it as the engine oil of our soils. With the great hike in fertiliser prices Austin has advice on making the best of lime […]
8 April 2022
Red Clover Silage Measure
0 Red Clover Silage Measure The Red Clover Silage Measure (RCSM) aims to encourage farmers to sow red clover silage swards. A payment will be made to participating Co-op/Agri-retailers to assist farmers with the cost of buying red clover silage sward seed mixtures. This will help with the establishment of these swards Red […]
6 April 2022