Grassland
Major milestone for Grass10 Newsletter
Recognising the farmers, researchers and advisors who have contributed to the newsletter since it was first published in 2018, Teagasc Grass10 celebrated the publication of its 400th newsletter with an event on Friday, 25 September at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, County Cork.
29 September 2026
Close the milking platform in autumn to protect spring grass
Reminding dairy farmers that the grass you grow in October is the grass you graze in the spring, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Stuart Childs shares tips on autumn closing and managing grass over the coming weeks.
28 September 2026
Multispecies swards: Boosting yields while reducing fertiliser use
Higher plant diversity in grasslands can boost yields while reducing fertiliser use. Findings from a global network of 26 sites highlight the potential of multispecies swards for productive, climate-resilient farming.
25 September 2026
Award-winning Wexford farmer Liam Rochford to host farm walk
The Overall Winner of the 2025 Pasture Progress Awards, Liam Rochford, a dairy farmer based near Cleariestown, Co. Wexford will host a farm walk on Tuesday, 29th of September at 11am.
23 September 2026
Fodder budgeting support available at National Ploughing Championships
Have you questions about your winter forage reserves or winter-feeding plan after this summer’s drought? If so, avail of the supports being made available by Teagasc at this year’s National Ploughing Championships.
14 September 2026
Positive recovery in grass growth evident
After the prolonged period of dry weather and the eventual return of rain, data from the national grassland database, PastureBase Ireland has pointed to a significant recovery in grass growth rates.
11 September 2026
Why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist
An up-to-date soil test will help ensure that lime and fertiliser decisions for 2027 are based on what each field actually needs, Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, and the NMP Online team explain why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist.
10 September 2026
Don’t delay if short on fodder
A key message emerging from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, which took place in Oak Park Carlow, today, September 7, was the continued importance of farmers acting now rather than waiting until winter or spring.
7 September 2026
Grass growth recovering, but supplementary feeding ongoing
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place in Oak Park, Carlow, today, 7 September, to review the continuing impact of the 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supplies, and to consider the actions that can be taken now to support farmers through the autumn and into next spring.
7 September 2026
Fertiliser advice for September
Dr. David Wall, Enterprise Leader of the farms and estate at Teagasc’s Environment Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the timing of fertiliser applications over the coming weeks to maximise the return from nutrients applied while minimising the risk to water quality.
4 September 2026