Grass10 Newsletter – 23 June 2020
Information and updates from our Grass10 team
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Newsletter
Selecting Flock Replacements
Breeding ewe replacements from within your own flock has a number of advantages including allowing you to breed the best performing ewes in the flock with a high genetic merit maternal sire. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, has more information.
- Date
- 23 June 2020
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- Media Article
Safeguarding your soil biology
There is increasing awareness of the importance of soil biology in underpinning agriculture. The life beneath our feet is critical to the sustainability, resilience and functioning of our farming systems. Researcher, Fiona Brennan, talks about the important role played by the life within soil and provides some tips for safeguarding soil biology on your farm.
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- 23 June 2020
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- Media Article
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Brian Hughes, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris
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- 23 June 2020
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- Media Article
Post sowing management and grazing of a grass/clover reseeds
John Paul Murphy Farm Manager in Moorepark gives and update on the sward sown on May 1st 2020. He gives details on the management of the sward to date
- Date
- 23 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Teagasc National Farm Survey 2018 Sustainability Report
Cathal Buckley and Trevor Donnellan, Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway.
- Date
- 23 June 2020
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- Report
Discover the diverse world of microbes…
Join us in celebrating World Microbiome Day 2020. The day will focus on communicating the diversity of microbes, microbiome habitats, diets to feed and fuel microbiomes and diversity among microbiome researchers
- Date
- 22 June 2020
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- Media Article
Concentrate supplement options during a grass shortage
Many farms have been struggling with poor grass growth and quality in recent weeks. Weekend rainfall has been significant in most regions, this will help grass growth. If you are short of grass, Dairy Specialist Joe Patton has some advice
- Date
- 22 June 2020
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- Media Article
Liming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases grassland productivity
Research in Johnstown Castle has shown that increasing soil pH by liming resulted in significant reduction of N2O emissions and increased grassland productivity compared to the un-limed plots under the same management and fertiliser regime. Researchers Ognjen Zurovec and Karl Richards have more information
- Date
- 21 June 2020
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- Media Article
Bales can kill with lethal force
According to Health and Safety Authority (HAS) show falling bales account for about 5% of farm workplace deaths. There are many safety issues around working with bales. Francis Bligh, and John McNamara, Health and Safety Specialists have some advice
- Date
- 20 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article