300th Edition of Grass10 digital newsletter published
The Grass10 Programme has produced its 300th edition of the weekly Grass10 digital newsletter. The Grass10 programme, now in its second four year phase 2020 – 2024, promotes profitable and sustainable milk and meat production from grass on Irish farms.
To view the 300th edition of the newsletter and to review previous editions, click here
Head of the Grass10 programme John Maher said; “2024 has been a very challenging year, both in terms of grass grown and grass utilised, due to the weather conditions. As we pass the middle of July, grass growth rates on Irish farms have continued to remain moderate for this time of the year. The importance of having access to regular up-to-date information, on which to base farm management decisions has never been greater. The Grass10 digital newsletter provides information for all farmers to utilise.”
“As we turn towards autumn management, it is vital that we strive to extend the grazing season as long as possible therefore shortening the expensive winter housing period. Every day at grass is worth over €2 per Livestock Unit across enterprise, so there is a lot to be gained from good grassland management this autumn”
Joseph Dunphy, Grass10 added; “Although the Grass10 newsletter is produced by the Grass10 team weekly, we are also indebted to the grassland research team, in particular Ciaran Hearn from PastureBase Ireland –which is the number one digital tool to help Irish dairy, beef, and sheep farmers manage their grass production and utilisation. Elodie Ruelle and Klervi Le Floch from the MoSt grass growth model and Caitlin Looney from Moorepark are also very involved with the weekly production. We would like to mention the Teagasc PR team who help in the circulation of the weekly Grass10 newsletter which adds to its success.”
The Teagasc Grass10 campaign is supported by AIB, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, FBD, Grassland Agro and the Farmers Journal.