Grassland
Fertiliser spreading – key dates approaching
September marks a key month and farmers need to be aware that the closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorus, is fast approaching.
2 September 2025
Managing bloat risks
Bloat is a common concern when grazing white clover swards, particularly during specific high-risk periods.
28 August 2025
Listen: Grass10 advice as some farms deal with low grass supply
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, John Maher discusses current grazing advice as some farms are dealing with low grass supply. He also focuses on reviewing where fertiliser use needs to be.
23 August 2025
New autumn white clover management
A research trial was conducted at Teagasc Moorepark from 29 September 2023 to 31 October 2024 to examine the effects of autumn closing date and initial spring defoliation strategy on white clover persistence.
22 August 2025
Lower grass growth rates challenging autumn build up
As we enter the autumn grazing season, it’s important to remember that this period is critical to the whole grazing year and particularly to the availability of grass next spring. However, drier conditions and lower grass growth rates mean some farmers face additional challenges in building cover this year.
18 August 2025
Why now is the time for sustainable grass production
Sustainable grass production can play a major role on Irish farms, leading to more profitability but also reducing nitrogen loss from our farms through the use of clover, and utilising available data to make quick decisions.
17 August 2025
Grass the key to successful Kildare calf to beef operation
Peter Byrne, DairyBeef 500 participant from Castledermot, Co. Kildare, was named the Grass10 Drystock Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year for 2024. His goal is clear: maximise the conversion of high-quality grass into low cost liveweight gain, reducing the need for expensive finishing concentrates.
14 August 2025
7 steps for better grassland infrastructure
The ideal grassland infrastructure for a calf-to-beef system includes several key components to maximise grass utilisation and animal performance, read some key tips from the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team here.
13 August 2025
Dairy Edge: Grazing management and autumn grassland management
John Maher, Teagasc Grass10 Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of the Dairy Edge podcast to discuss the current PastureBase figures and he explains the idea of autumn build-up and autumn grazing management.
11 August 2025
White and red clover – from sowing to establishment
James Mimnagh, Teagasc Signpost Advisor, recently visited Enda Farrell’s Signpost dairy farm in Carrickedmond, Co. Longford to see how recently established crops of white and red clover are performing.
9 August 2025