Research Insights Webinar - Role of grass breeding & evaluation to increase the sustainability of pasture-based systems

On a recent Teagasc Research Insights webinar which took place on Wednesday, 12th May, Michael O'Donovan, Head of Grassland Science, Teagasc was joined by Patrick Conaghan, Stephen Byrne & Tomas Tubritt, Teagasc Researchers to discuss the role of grass breeding & evaluation to increase the sustainability of pasture-based systems.

The panellists on this webinar discussed the new innovations in grass/white clover breeding and the evaluation programme at Teagasc. 

Presenter:

Michael O'Donovan - Head of Grassland Research Department, Teagasc

Presentations:

• Teagasc Grass and Clover Breeding Programme (PDF)
  Patrick Conaghan Research Officer
• Application of Genomic Selection to Grass Breeding (PDF)
  Stephen Byrne Research Officer
• Pasture Profit Index and variety selection 2021 (PDF) 
  Tomas Tubritt, Research Technologist

Watch webinar recording below

Find out more about the series or register for future webinars here: Teagasc Research Insights Webinars