Grassland

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

Grazing infrastructure upgrades to boost farm performance

Is there a way to improve grazing infrastructure to boost animal and financial performance while reducing labour demands? Nikki Kennedy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor, looks at how simple upgrades can help farmers improve grass utilisation and grazing efficiency.
31 August 2026

Fertiliser and slurry decisions

Following the arrival of rain, Dr. David Wall, Head of Enterprise at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, shares advice on managing grassland fertiliser and slurry applications.
28 August 2026

Key messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee

More than 50 representatives from across the sector participated in a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, today, August 21, at Teagasc Oak Park.
21 August 2026

Supplementary feeds account for 50% of diets on worst drought-affected farms

Silage and concentrates account for close to 50% of the diet of dairy cows in the worst drought-affected areas, data stemming from PastureBase Ireland and brought before a recent National Fodder Meeting has revealed.
20 August 2026

Grass10: Advice for farmers facing very different grass growing conditions

With the country firmly divided, Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy shares advice for farms where grass is growing and those where drought is still having an impact on grass supplies.
17 August 2026