Grassland
Grazing update from Dara Killeen, Co. Galway
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, and with the great grazing conditions, Joseph Dunphy discusses reviewing grazing progress throughout March and he has a grazing update from Dara Killeen, Co. Galway.
16 March 2025
What are the options if the fertiliser delivered isn’t up to scratch?
Trying to spread poor-quality fertiliser is nearly impossible to fix, even with adjustments to your machine. That’s why it’s so important to check the quality of what’s delivered as soon as possible, and certainly before you start spreading.
12 March 2025
Time to turn priority stock out to grass
March is a crucial time to maximise grass in the diet and beef farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of improved weather and ground conditions to get priority stock out to grass.
11 March 2025
Grazing update from the O’Callaghan family in Cork
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses reviewing your AFC in early March and he has a grazing update from the O’Callaghan family in Cork.
06 March 2025
Grazing ramps up on Teagasc/Tirlán Future farms
After a challenging couple of weeks, farmers enrolled in the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme have been making the most of better weather to ramp up grazing, Co-ordinator of the Programme, Sandra Hayes tells us more.
06 March 2025
Enteric methane: generating new baselines
Improving enteric methane emission estimates from ruminant livestock is an important step towards more informed decision- making on appropriate mitigation strategies.
04 March 2025
Getting the most from your slurry
Organic manure is a valuable source of plant nutrients. To get the most from the phosphorus (P) & potassium (K) content, as well as the nitrogen (N) in slurry, it must go to the right place at the right time & be spread at the right rate. Using slurry also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
03 March 2025
Grazing update with Ben & Robin Mooney Co Wicklow
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, with the challenging week's weather, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting one grazing per day and he has a grazing update from Ben and Robin Mooney, Co. Wicklow.
01 March 2025
Preparing for the grazing season
Planning is critical to getting stock out to grass. Organic Advisor in Teagasc Castlerea, Enda O’Hart shares some tips on preparing for grazing.
26 February 2025
Red Clover & Multi species swards - something to consider in 2025?
Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, highlights a key opportunity for farmers applying for BISS, considering the Red Clover Silage Measure or Multi-Species Sward (MSS) scheme. With €300/ha available, these options can boost forage quality, reduce fertiliser costs, and enhance sustainability.
24 February 2025
Grass10: Grazing tips in challenging weather
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, with the challenging weather, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting one grazing per day and he has a grazing update from John Finucane, Co. Limerick.
22 February 2025
Make grazing by day a priority
As each day a cow spends at spring grass is worth ~€4 to a dairy farmer and with March fast approaching, Advisor on the Teagasc Aurivo Joint Programme, John McCabe has urged dairy farmers to make grazing a priority – even if only by day.
21 February 2025
Valuing slurry – the importance of testing
Organic manures such as slurry are a very valuable resource. Not only can they boost soil fertility, but when used effectively, they can allow for considerable savings on chemical fertiliser spend.
18 February 2025
Multispecies swards and reduced nitrogen: A win-win for dairy farming
Looking to boost milk yield while cutting back on costly fertilisers? Eimear Ferguson, Science Communication and Engagement Officer at Teagasc, explains how new research from the Grassland Science Department at Teagasc Moorepark shows that incorporating diverse pasture species can achieve just that.
17 February 2025
More for less – the importance of early spring grazing
Early spring grazing takes effort. Fences, back fences, going out for cows after three hours when on-off grazing is practiced, so why bother? Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Stuart Childs reminds us of its importance - both in terms of production and farm finances.
17 February 2025
Grazing update with Lauren Kinsella Co Carlow
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses getting grazing allocations correct and has a grazing update from Lauren Kinsella, Co. Carlow.
14 February 2025
Are you getting the full value from your nitrogen fertiliser?
Cost, environmental impact and lowered levels of permitted use are just some of the reasons why dairy farmers need to pay increased heed to the efficiency at which nitrogen fertiliser is used on their farms.
12 February 2025
Time to focus on grazing
Grazed grass is still the cheapest feedstuff available for livestock production systems in Ireland. With calving gathering pace and low rainfall levels bringing about an improvement in ground conditions, have you considered starting the grazing year?
10 February 2025
Grazing Management Update and Spring Pasture Mornings
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses attending a spring pasture morning near you, and asks can you start grazing on your farm?
08 February 2025
Early nitrogen applications – when and what rate?
In order to boost spring grass growth, farmers need to carefully consider the time and rate at which nitrogen (N) fertiliser and slurry is applied.
06 February 2025
Key points for spreading protected urea
The ability to spread protected urea and the accuracy of applications were the topics of much debate over 2024. Before the fertiliser spreading season commences, Dermot Forristal, Teagasc Oak Park, shares some key tips to improve accuracy.
03 February 2025
How can the accuracy of fertiliser application be improved?
Setup and calibration of fertiliser spreaders is very important to ensure even distribution of fertilisers when spreading. This involves adjusting the spreader settings to achieve accurate application rates and uniform coverage.
03 February 2025
Why Protected Urea?
From reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with fertiliser use to being a proven and cost-effective solution, Signpost Programme Training and Development Specialist, Mark Plunkett outlines why protected urea should be on every fertiliser shopping list this year.
28 January 2025
Fertiliser spreading dates
Although applications of chemical fertiliser are now permitted in Zone A, with Zones B and C opening in the coming days and weeks, this does not necessarily mean now is the time to spread.
27 January 2025
Spring grazing targets
With calving underway, getting cows out to grass will soon become a priority for many. Here’s a refresher on spring grazing targets.
27 January 2025
Listen: Your Weekly Grass10 Update
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses all things Nutrient Management Week which is across all Grass10 social media accounts this week and he encourages farmers to get out and complete an opening AFC on PastureBase Ireland.
25 January 2025
January Grass10 Update
Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead.
24 January 2025
Slurry is a valuable nutrient - use it correctly
Farmers can protect water quality, maximise nutrient efficiency and save money on chemical fertilisers when slurry is applied following best practice.
23 January 2025
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024?
As the permitted period for chemical fertiliser applications is fast approaching, some farmers may be planning their fertiliser use for the year ahead. In this article, Dr. Brian McCarthy and Dr. Áine Murray, Teagasc Moorepark, reflect on the performance of protected urea (urea + NBPT) in 2024.
22 January 2025
Preparing for grazing - when’s best to buffer feed silage
With calving commencing and grazing just around the corner, it is essential to understand the effects of offering silage in the diet during early lactation.
21 January 2025