Grassland
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024
Climate Adaptation Conference
Climate Adaptation Conference Type Event Proceeding Managing grassland to adapt to climate challenges – The new reality Download Publication (PDF) Irish grassland systems are experiencing challenges due to climate change. The incidence of intense precipitation events, soil moisture deficits and droughts and prolonged winter conditions are becoming increasingly frequent resulting in challenging […]
15 October 2024
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year Farm Walk in Galway
Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year Farm Walk in Galway Type Media Article By John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Last April Galway farmer Billy Gilmore from Cortoon, Tuam was awarded the Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year at the Grass10 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards. In recognition of […]
16 August 2024
August Grass Management
August Grass Management 0 Type Media Article By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Grass growth has been sporadic throughout 2024 but there seems to be an improved situation over the last few weeks. Many factors have been at play here including lower temperatures throughout the summer where we saw temperatures getting […]
2 August 2024
The Many Benefits to Applying Liming
The Many Benefits to Applying Liming Type Media Article John Enda Flannelly, ACRES Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. The Liming Programme was introduced in spring 2023 to incentivise the use of lime as a natural soil conditioner which corrects soil acidity, make nutrients more available for plant uptake and improves overall soil health. The […]
14 June 2024
Summer Management of Grassland and Cattle
Summer Management of Grassland and Cattle 0 Type Media Article By John Galvin, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway Galway/Clare Driving the roads of the county this time of year, apart from the vast array of election posters at every crossroads, it is amazing the contrast in levels of management of grass that exist on […]
7 June 2024
Red Clovers, the do’s and don’ts!
Red Clovers, the do’s and don’ts! 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. Many farmers in recent months have applied for the red clover silage measure when completing their BISS application. The principle behind the scheme was to encourage farmers to reduce their dependence on artificial N fertilisers while also […]
5 June 2024
Control of Grassland Weeds
Control of Grassland Weeds Type Media Article Mary Roache, Teagasc Advisor, Westport. Grassland weeds are set to escalate over the next few weeks. Rushes thrived in recent wet weather as they out competed grass on land with low soil fertility. Poached fields and poor grass growth also allowed the docks and thistles […]
28 May 2024
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar
Managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season – Webinar Type Event Proceeding A webinar took place on Tuesday, 14 May which looked at managing grass and herd nutrition in mid season. Host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Joseph Dunphy, […]
15 May 2024