Grassland

Supporting farmers through this difficult period
Following a difficult spring and no immediate respite from the weather challenges being faced at farm level, Teagasc has moved to introduce a number of measures to support farmers.
08 April 2024

Preparing to get nitrogen applications back on track
Along with the associated grazing challenges, the wet spring has limited the opportunities for both organic and artificial fertiliser applications on many farms.
08 April 2024

Springing into Organics: A Clover Grazing Guide
Clodagh Morgan, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare, discusses the role of clover in enhancing soil fertility, biodiversity, and sustainability.
08 April 2024

Management advice as the difficult spring moves into April
With weather continuing to make management difficult on farms and considerably more rain on the way, the Teagasc Grass10 team has offered some key advice to farmers as part of its weekly newsletter.
04 April 2024

Grass10 spring farm walks
A series of 12 clover spring farm walks will take place on farms nationally, from Kerry to Donegal, from April 3 to April 17.
02 April 2024

Management of ewes and lambs post turnout - grouping up to kick-start rotational grazing
Damian Costello and Philip Creighton, Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Programme, Mellows Centre, Athenry, offer practical advice on managing spring grass on sheep farms.
02 April 2024
In clover with a strategy to cut nitrogen usage
Clare dairy farmer Diarmaid Fitzgerald has established clover on two thirds of the family farm as part of a strategy to reduce N fertiliser usage. John Maher tells us more.
31 March 2024

Advisory messages from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee meeting
An online meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) took place on Friday, March 29, at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.
29 March 2024

Grazing at a standstill after further rainfall
On account of continuous rainfall, grazing has ground to a halt on many farms. The Teagasc Grass10 offers some key advice in dealing with this challenge.
28 March 2024

MoSt predicted grass growth in PastureBase Ireland
PastureBase Ireland is a grassland decision support tool available to all farmers in Ireland. Ciarán Hearn, Michael O’Donovan and Elodie Ruelle of the Teagasc Moorepark Grassland Department tells us on its latest developments.
25 March 2024

Grazing update with farmer David Dolan, Co. Mayo
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 .
22 March 2024

The 3 checks of managing pasture on your farm during March
On the latest Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.
18 March 2024

Silage quality improvements - Ten point plan
On dairy calf to beef farms all animals are priority stock. It is essential that all animals are gaining weight every day. As silage can make up to at least 1/4 of the annual diet on these farms, animals should be fed very high quality silage during the winter housing period.
16 March 2024

Establishment systems for red clover
Red clover is a relatively new crop to many and, as a result, farmers may be questioning the most appropriate system for establishing this crop over the coming months.
11 March 2024
How to cut fertiliser costs without losing out on yields
Fitting a headland mechanism to the spreader and turning it at the right point can deliver big savings on fertiliser costs. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery Specialist, tells us more.
10 March 2024

Get slurry on target for optimum benefit
At current fertiliser prices, the nutrients contained in 1,000 gallons of cattle slurry (at 6% DM) have a value of €35. Over an average winter, 100 dairy cows will produce slurry worth about €4,500 fertiliser. Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, tells us more
09 March 2024

Spring Grass Series - Grazing update with Joe Murphy, Co Kilkenny
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses the latest PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.
08 March 2024

Spring Grassland Management on DairyBeef 500 Farms
Grazed grass will continue to be the cheapest feed available to beef animals. Turning animals out early to spring grass will improve animal performance and reduce cost of production.
07 March 2024

‘Farming is my GAA’
Mayo beef producer Cathal Irwin loves farming but he’s determined that it pays its way and is manageable alongside his family and business priorities. He spoke with Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Programme.
06 March 2024

Does white clover increase beef animal live-weight gain?
Through the Derrypatrick herd, researchers in Teagasc Grange are examining how white clover inclusion in grassland swards effects animal performance, Peter Doyle, Research Officer, tells us more.
05 March 2024

Diary dates: Spring beef grass walks
The Teagasc Beef Specialist team, along with the local advisory service, is hosting a series of spring beef grass walks across the country.
04 March 2024

Grassland management tips for this spring
With a difficult spring leading to challenging grazing conditions, Teagasc Grass10 Manager, John Maher is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with his top tips in relation to grassland management this spring.
28 February 2024

Watch: Let's Talk Organics - Establishment Methods for Red Clover
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organics Specialist hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 7th February which looked at establishment methods for red clover. Elaine was joined by Cathal McCauley, Specialised Organic Advisor, Teagasc; Lisa McGrane, Teagasc and Michael Egan, Teagasc Researcher.
25 February 2024

Weekly Grass10 Update with Joseph Dunphy
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures.
23 February 2024

Spring Grass Series: Grass10 grazing management update
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures.
16 February 2024

Maximising grazed grass on the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farms
Farmers participating in the Teagasc/Tirlán Future Farm Programme have set their sights on maximising the proportion of grazed grass in the diet of their dairy cows this year.
15 February 2024

The Value of Soil Sampling
Eddie Webb, Teagasc Soils & Environment Advisor, gives his guide to soil sampling and fertility management.
14 February 2024

When should you apply early nitrogen?
A lack of nitrogen (N) supply in the soil can limit spring grass growth. The timing and rate of fertiliser N and slurry application are key decisions for every livestock farmer in early spring.
12 February 2024

Listen: Early February grazing tips from Grass10
The Teagasc Grass10 team has introduced a new, weekly Grass10 update via podcast format. For this week’s grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, dry matter percentages, predicted grass growth, and rainfall and soil temperatures.
09 February 2024

Assess the quantities of grass on your farm now
The average farm cover on your farm is a vital piece of information required to plan your spring feed budget, writes Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy.
05 February 2024