Heavy Soils Programme
The programme aims to improve the profitability of grassland farms on heavy soils through the adoption of key technologies including: appropriate drainage solutions, high quality pasture management, land improvement strategies and efficient herd management.
The Heavy Soils Programme was created in partnership with Kerry Agribusiness, Dairygold Co-Op and Tipperary Co-Op and is a collaboration between Teagasc Research and Advisory personnel.
Latest Research Update
Heavy Soils Programme - lessons learned to date - 2021 (PDF)
Heavy Soils Programmes Review 2019 (PDF)
Land Drainage on your Farm
Land drainage design varies with soil type and site conditions