Grassland
Listen: Weekly Grass10 Update - with Brian Meade
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.
25 October 2024
How weather patterns are changing, what are we adapting to?
As part of the recent Teagasc Grassland Climate Adaption Conference, Met Éireann’s Pádraig Flattery outlined how Ireland’s climate has changed and how it is likely to continue changing in the future.
21 October 2024
Closing up the farm this autumn
The two objectives of autumn grassland management are to keep grass in diet of the grazing animal and to close up the farm to have grass available in spring.
17 October 2024
Coping with climate change – conference hears of necessary grassland adaptions
The Grassland Climate Adaptation Conference, held today, Tuesday, 15 October, specifically focussed on the key challenges and adaptations which are required to materialise in Irish grassland systems in the years ahead.
15 October 2024
Grass10 October update for sheep farms
Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to share grass management tips for the month ahead.
15 October 2024
Autumn grassland management guidelines on sheep farms
Autumn is the starting point of the grassland year, writes Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, who explains why the management and decisions made in this period have a direct effect on the quality and availability of grass the following spring.
15 October 2024
Adding clovers or herbs to sheep grazed swards
Philip Creighton and Lisa McGrane share details of research work undertaken at Teagasc Athenry, which examined how the addition of clovers or herbs to a sheep grazed sward impact upon animal and sward performance.
13 October 2024
Winter Feed 2024: What’s your Plan?
Paul Mullins, Education Officer, Teagasc Galway/Clare discusses strategies for managing potential winter feed shortages on farms in 2024 due to reduced grass growth and silage production.
12 October 2024
The October Grass10 Update
Grass10 Advisor, Niamh Doyle joins Catherine Egan on this episode of the Beef Edge podcast with grassland management tips for the month ahead.
08 October 2024
Applying the principles of integrated pest management to dock control
Are docks an issue in your grassland? Teagasc Advisor in Tralee, Eamonn Dempsey fills us in on why chemical control shouldn’t be your first port of call, but instead the principles of integrated pest management should be applied.
06 October 2024
Weekly Grass 10 Update: Preparing for Winter Grazing
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.
04 October 2024
Watch: Maximising grazing under an organic dairy farming system
Kevin O’Hanlon, Manager of Pollard’s Organic Farm in Co. Wexford, was crowned the winner of the Organic Category of the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year in 2023. In recognition of this award, he recently hosted a virtual farm walk.
30 September 2024
Winter feed 2024: Act now if supplies are tight
More dairy and drystock farms than usual have reported winter feed budget shortages, potentially leading to a greater risk of feed problems next spring. Dr Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, shares five key actions these farmers could take.
28 September 2024
Slurry Spreading - Advice for Farmers and Slurry Contractors
As the slurry spreading season comes to a close across the country over the coming days, Noel Meehan and Sinead Devaney of the Teagasc ASSAP Programme explain why it is very important that farmers and agricultural contractors apply slurry very carefully so as to prevent nutrient losses to water.
27 September 2024
Young sustainable grassland farmer of the year to host farm walk
On Wednesday, September 25 at 11am, Evan Hunt the winner of the Young Farmer Category of the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year will host a Grass10 farm walk in recognition of winning the award in 2023.
22 September 2024
Closing date nearing for Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
Farmers wishing to enter the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition have just days to do so, as the competition will close to entries on Monday, September 23, 2024.
19 September 2024
Fodder survey: 18% of farmers have a deficit of greater than 10%
Teagasc has recently updated the National Fodder Survey across dairy and drystock farms nationwide, with input from approximately 650 farms. According to the latest survey results, 20% of farms have a small deficit to fill, but 18% of farms have a deficit of greater than 10% to fill.
17 September 2024
Autumn grassland management and looking ahead to 2025
Despite the on/off grass growth patterns we have had this summer, Co-ordinator of the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme, Sandra Hayes explains why it is still important to re-focus our minds now to build grass for the autumn.
15 September 2024
Grass10 grazing update with Jack Kearney, Co. Cork
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses autumn grazing targets as predicted growth rates start to drop and he has a grazing update from Jack Kearney, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. He also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth and rainfall.
12 September 2024
Manage grass to extend grazing
From early September, there is still 20-25% of the total grass growing season remaining for 2024. Therefore, it’s important to meet your grazing objectives for the remainder of the year.
09 September 2024
New high yielding white clover varieties
As high yielding and persistent varieties of white clover are needed, Grass, Legume and Herb Breeder at Teagasc, Dr Patrick Conaghan tells us more on the latest generation of Teagasc white clover varieties.
08 September 2024
Grass10 grazing management update: achieving adequate grass supply
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Niamh Doyle has tips to achieving adequate grass supply as growth rates are below normal for this time of year and she has an update from featured farmer, Killian Brennan, Co. Cavan.
06 September 2024
Fertiliser spreading closed period approaching
The closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser, either nitrogen or phosphorous, is fast approaching.
05 September 2024
Climate Adaption Conference to hear risks and opportunities for Irish grassland systems
Irish grassland systems are experiencing some clear climatic challenges. The incidence of high-level precipitation events, soil moisture deficits and prolonged winter conditions are becoming increasingly frequent resulting in challenging conditions for Irish farmers.
04 September 2024
Weekly Grass10 Update with Denis and Liam Kenny from County Wexford
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week. Joseph also has a grazing update from Denis & Liam Kenny, Camolin, Co. Wexford.
01 September 2024
Grass10 Monthly Update: Variability in grass growth and supply evident
In this bonus episode of the OviCast podcast, Niamh Doyle, Grass10 Advisor at Teagasc, provides a monthly update and shares key grass management tips for the month ahead.
27 August 2024
Variation in weather having an impact on grass growth and utilisation
Joseph Dunphy, Grass10 Team, discusses challenges faced by dairy farmers this August due to unusual grass growth and grazing conditions, resulting in the need for increased supplementation and strategic grazing management to prepare for autumn.
27 August 2024
Grass10 Weekly Grazing Management Update: PastureBase Insights, Autumn Grazing Targets, and Weather Challenges
Joseph Dunphy provides a Grass10 grazing update, highlighting current PastureBase data, autumn grazing challenges, and speaks with contract rearer Billy Gilmore of Tuam, Co. Galway.
24 August 2024
Top grassland manager and contract rearer to host farm walk
Galway farmer, Billy Gilmore was last April awarded the Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year at the Grass10 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards. John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Advisor at Teagasc Galway/Clare, previews an upcoming farm walk to be held in recognition of this award.
20 August 2024
€35,000 prize fund in Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition
The Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition for 2024 is open for entries. This is the eight year of the competition, and the organisers are looking for grassland farmers who are growing and utilising high levels of grass in a sustainable way.
14 August 2024