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External Assessment of Teagasc’s Clover and Mult-Species Sward Research Programme

The purpose of this review was to assess a portfolio of research and associated knowledge transfer documentation summarising results of animal-based studies on Perennial Ryegrass /White Clover, Perennial Ryegrass/Red clover and Multi-Species Swards undertaken by Teagasc over the last fifteen years.

26 March 2025
Type
Report
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Climate Adaptation Conference

Managing grassland to adapt to climate challenges - The new reality

15 October 2024
Type
Event Proceeding
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A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm

Updated September 2024 - The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan.

15 October 2024
Type
Booklet
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August Grass Management

By Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

02 August 2024
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Media Article
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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.

16 February 2024
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Event Proceeding
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Moorepark Open Day 2023 - Irish Dairying - Securing a Sustainable Future

The Irish dairy industry has undergone a transformational change since the removal of the EU milk quota in 2015. New challenges now face the industry. These include competitiveness, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, biodiversity, people, food security and dairy-beef

04 July 2023
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Book
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PastureBase Week

The ultimate PastureBase preparation for grazing ‘23!. PastureBase Week took place from Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th January. PastureBase Week consisted of a week of informative webinars, hosted by the Teagasc Grass10 team, where they gave an insight into using and getting the best use from PastureBase. 

23 January 2023
Type
Event Proceeding
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Review of 2022 with PastureBase Ireland

On Wednesday, 7th December, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase hosted a webinar which focused on a review of 2022 with PastureBase Ireland.

13 December 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Swards for the Future

Proceedings of the Swards for the Future Conference & Workshop which took place over two days on 8 & 9 September in the Teagasc Moorepark, Co. Cork.

08 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Current grazing conditions and advice

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to get an update on the current grazing conditions as well as an insight into the latest advice for farmers.

05 September 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Grassland Farmer of the Year - Entry form 2022

Grassland Farmer of the Year competition is to promote grassland excellence among all Irish livestock farmers. There will be an overall award and a number of categories with an overall prize fund of €25,000

22 July 2022
Type
Leaflet
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Let's Talk Dairy - Steps to Making Quality Silage

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 19th May, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the steps to making quality silage.

25 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Getting to grips with the Summer Wedge on PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 12 May, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by 2021 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year Philip Tyndall and 2021 Drystock Grassland Farmer of the Year Aidan Maguire to discuss getting to grips with the Summer Wedge on PastureBase.

17 May 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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Precise Application of Fertilisers Webinar

On Monday, 21 March at 11am a webinar took place with a number of experts who discussed the key steps from calibration to fertiliser quality so you can achieve an accurate fertiliser spread in 2022.

22 March 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Teagasc Manual on Drainage and Soil Management

Soil drainage poses particular challenges in Ireland. The great variety of soils and soil problems means that every drainage challenge on mineral soils is unique. Careful investigation of the site; professional diagnosis; prudent assessment of the costs/benefits; expert implementation of a planned project and due consideration of environmental factors are all essential.

22 February 2022
Type
Book
14,493KB
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Let's Talk Dairy - Plan for Spring Grazing 2022

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 3 February, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the plan for Spring grazing in 2022. Stuart outlines what is important to watch out for and some actions that people can be taking.

08 February 2022
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Event Proceeding
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Growing Grass Using Less Nitrogen Fertiliser - Webinar

On Thursday, 20 January, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy from Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by Kerry dairy farmer and 2020 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year David O'Leary to discuss growing grass using less Nitrogen fertiliser.

25 January 2022
Type
Event Proceeding
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When to Apply Early Nitrogen (N)

A “Do’s & Don’ts” guide to help your decision around early N application. This flyer was updated on 21 January 2022.

21 January 2022
Type
Newsletter
887KB
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Outlook 2022 - Economic Prospects for Agriculture

Contributors: Cathal Buckley, Emma Dillon, Trevor Donnellan, Kevin Hanrahan, Tom Houlihan, Anne Kinsella, John Lennon, Jason Loughrey, Michael McKeon, Brian Moran and Fiona Thorne, Teagasc.

07 December 2021
Type
Report
6,257KB
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Opportunities for Growth in 2022 with PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 2 December, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by dairy farmer John Phelan to discuss the opportunities for growth in 2022 with PastureBase Ireland.

07 December 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch Autumn/Winter 2021

The Autumn/Winter 2021 issue of TResearch magazine brings a new look. We’ve put the people who carry out our cutting-edge research front and centre.

29 November 2021
Type
Magazine
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Taking Control of Grass Supply on Beef & Sheep Farms - Webinar

On Thursday, 14 October, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by suckler farmer Trevor Boland and sheep farmer Tomas O'Leary to discuss taking control of grass supply on beef & sheep farms.

26 October 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Managing the Final Grazing Rotation with PastureBase Ireland - Webinar

On Thursday, 30 September, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by dairy farmers Paudie O’Brien & Padraig Callanan to discuss managing the final grazing rotation with PastureBase Ireland.

08 October 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Fertiliser and closing off strategy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 2nd September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses late season fertiliser N and planning for spring grazing.

03 September 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Building Grass for an Extended Grazing Season - Webinar

On Thursday, 5th August, John Douglas and Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary from PastureBase Ireland were joined by with David Brady, Heavy Soils farmer and John Galvin, Dry soils farmer to discuss building grass for an extended grazing season.

09 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Grazing Utilisation Star Index

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 22nd July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Tomás Tubritt, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss the Grazing Utilisation Star Index.

06 August 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy Webinar - Autumn Grass Strategy

On this episode of Let's Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday 29th July, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to discuss an Autumn Grass Strategy.

03 August 2021
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Event Proceeding
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The Impact of Nitrogen Management Strategies within Grass Based Dairy Systems

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) requested Teagasc to model the impact (environmental and economic) of a number of farm nitrogen mitigation measures in order to inform policy of the best current and potential actions to deliver the catchment based nitrate load reduction estimated by the EPA.

21 July 2021
Type
Report
2,288KB
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Reseeding

By Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Region

29 June 2021
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Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Nitrogen planning & application

On this episode of 'Let's Talk Dairy' which took place on Thursday, 10th June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist, was joined by Michael O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland to discuss nitrogen planning & application.

14 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Dairy - Fertilizer for second cut silage / surplus bales

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series which took place on the 3rd of June, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist discusses fertilizer requirements for second cut silage and also in terms of surplus silage taken off of milking platforms over the last couple of days.

04 June 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let' Talk Dairy - Grass Management

On this episode of The Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy specialist talks about Grass management.

20 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Unlocking Silage Potential

By Gabriel Trayers, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare

18 May 2021
Type
Media Article
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Let's Talk Dairy - Cutting For Quality Silage

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist discusses how to cut for the highest quality of silage.

14 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Sheep Webinar - Silage Making on Sheep Farms

Host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist was joined by Dr. Tim Keady, Teagasc Researcher on this episode of the Let's Talk Sheep webinar series which took place on Thursday, 6th May to discuss silage making on sheep farms.

11 May 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Danny Bermingham Virtual Farm Walk

On Thursday, 6th May, Danny Bermingham, participant in the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme hosted a virtual event from his farm through the medium of video and social media.

06 May 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Caroline Walsh Virtual Farm Walk

On April 21st, Caroline Walsh, overall and dairy category winner of the 2020 Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition hosted a virtual event from her farm through the medium of video, social media and live webinar

22 April 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Multi-species Swards

In this episode of The Signpost Series webinar, which took place on Thursday, 1st April, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd is joined by guest speakers Dr. Helen Sheridan and Prof. Tommy Boland, UCD to discuss multi-species swards - sward and animal performance under reduced nitrogen fertiliser inputs.

16 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Hitting Grazing Targets in 2021 with PastureBase Ireland Webinar

Are you looking to make better grazing decisions on your farm in April? On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 7th April, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through how you can use PastureBase Ireland to plan your spring grazing.

13 April 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Facts on Applying Lime

Lime is a key technology for Ireland to increase farm N efficiency, reduce overall chemical N usage and deliver on agricultural emission reduction targets. This factsheet provides information on a number of factors identified as barriers to the application of lime.

01 April 2021
Type
Factsheet
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Let's Talk Dairy - Grass10 Update

On this episode of the Let's Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs is accompanied by Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 to give an insight into how things are going in relation to the grass.

22 March 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Planning your Spring Grazing with PastureBase Ireland

Are you looking to graze more in March? On this webinar which took place on Wednesday, 3rd March, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through how you can use PastureBase Ireland to plan your spring grazing.

09 March 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Let's Talk Cattle Webinar - Early Spring Grassland Management

Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 on this episode of Let's Talk Cattle which took place on Thursday, 11th February to discuss Early Spring Grassland Management.

15 February 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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The Signpost Series Webinar - Protected Urea: A Research Update

On the latest episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 12 February, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by guest speaker Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss Protected Urea: A Research Update.

12 February 2021
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Event Proceeding
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Getting Familiar with PastureBase Ireland Webinar

Are you looking to begin your journey measuring grass with PastureBase Ireland? On this webinar which took place on Thursday, 4th February, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through a step-by-step process of using PastureBase Ireland.

09 February 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Grass10 Report 2017 - 2020

In 2017, Teagasc launched a multi-year Grass10 campaign (four years, 2017-2020) to promote sustainable grassland excellence on Irish livestock farms (dairy, beef and sheep).

19 January 2021
Type
Report
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Achieving Grazing Excellence Webinar

On this webinar, which took place on Wednesday, 9th December, the PastureBase Ireland and Teagasc Grass10 team were joined by Tipperary dairy farmer and Grass10 Carrick-on-Suir course member Jim White to discuss achieving grazing excellence in 2021.

15 January 2021
Type
Event Proceeding
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Achieving Grazing Excellence in 2021 Webinar

The PastureBase and Grass10 team hosted an online webinar on Wednesday, 9 December to discuss achieving grazing excellence in 2021. John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 Advisors and Micheal O'Leary, PastureBase Ireland were joined by Tipperary dairy farmer and Grass10 Carrick-on-Suir course member Jim White.

15 December 2020
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Event Proceeding
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Grass 10 Newsletter- 11 August 2020

Get the latest grass news and updates from the Grass 10 team including information on Autumn grass targets, Pasturebase data and farmer profiles on building grass for the Autumn

11 August 2020
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Newsletter
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Grass 10 Newsletter 4th August

Get the latest grass news and updates from the Grass 10 team including information on current and predicted grass growth, targets and tips for managing grass as we move into August and white clover update from Teagasc Moorepark.

05 August 2020
Type
Newsletter
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Resilient grass-based systems for beef cattle

In beef production systems, feed provision is the single largest direct cost incurred, accounting for approximately 75% of total costs of production. Beef specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have advice and information

09 July 2020
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Media Article
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How to grow and utilise more grass on my farm?

The foundation underpinning good grass production and utilisation is having adequate soil fertility, unimpeded drainage, targeted application of fertiliser and good grazing infrastructure, coupled with appropriate grazing management practices. Specialist Catherine Egan and researcher Mark McGee have some advice.

09 July 2020
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Media Article
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Once a Day Milking vs. Twice a Day Milking at Teagasc Moorepark

Emer Kennedy, Researcher in Teagasc Moorepark discusses the Moorepark once a day herd. This herd has been running for the last number of years. The herd is part of an on-going experiment looking at once a day vs.twice a day milking

02 July 2020
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Media Article
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Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmer - Matthew Mullen

Matthew Mullen from County Meath is a participant in the Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Programme. In this video Matthew gives an update on what they have been doing on the farm in recent weeks .

02 July 2020
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Media Article
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Rain shines the light back on quality.

Following recent rain grass has started to grow again in most areas. What is the best way to manage the grass growth? Grass 10 advisor John Douglas has advise on keeping the focus on quality.

26 June 2020
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Media Article
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Summer Season – Keeping up with the Grass Plant!

Maintaining adequate high quality grass mid-season is the most cost effective way of achieving good animal performance - Anne O’Malley, Drystock Advisor in Ballina has some advice

13 June 2020
Type
Media Article
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Trafficking intensity index for soil compaction management in grassland

Soil compaction has been identified as a key threat to soil quality related to grassland management. An intensity index has been developed to assist in managing this compaction. Giulia Bondi & Lilian O Sullivan of Johnstown Castle give more information

05 June 2020
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Media Article
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Impact of dry weather on County Meath farmer

Barry O'Sullivan's farm in County Meath has been impacted by the current dry weather. Barry gives an overview of the management decisions he has had to make to manage grass and cow performance

02 June 2020
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Media Article
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Sulphur: deficiency, potential to boost growth and advice

There is potential for Sulphur (S) to boost grassland yields. There is onging research in Johnstown Castle on how to optimise this potential. Patrick Forrestal, Claire Aspel and Mark Plunkett have more information and some advice regarding silage and grazing

02 June 2020
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Media Article
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Safety at Silage Appeal

The months of May, June, July and August coincide with peak harvesting and transporting of silage on Irish farms. There is extra machinery on our roads and farms so extra caution is needed by all parties.

22 May 2020
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Media Article
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10 steps to making better quality silage

Silage makes up a least a quarter of the annual diet on most beef and dairy farms. Quality ranges from 58% to 78% dry matter digestibility (DMD) nationally, but average quality remains poor at around 65% DMD. Joe Patton & Michael O'Donovan advice on what can be done to improve average quality.

12 May 2020
Type
Media Article
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Controlling Docks

By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare

09 May 2020
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Media Article
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No Rush to Spray

By Kieran Kenny, Teagasc Soils and Environment Adviser, Castlerea

08 May 2020
Type
Media Article
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Why less is more when it comes to grass management

Target is to complete 6 rotations between early to mid-April and mid-August. This can be achieved by sticking to a 20 day rotation. the best way to manage grass is to walk the farm weekly and enter the figures on Pasturebase Ireland

05 May 2020
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Factsheet
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Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT.

BEEF The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner. That now needs to be adusted to reflect the circumstances. The application of fertiliser will be critical, see the options.

24 March 2020
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Media Article
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Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply

DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is a great time to spread slurry, where possible, using the low emission slurry spreading equipment.

23 March 2020
Type
Press Release
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Grassland for Horses

A handbook on best grazing/forage management practices and techniques

10 June 2019
Type
Book
6,440KB
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Autumn Grazing Planner

Every additional ton of grass eaten/ha will increase profit on dairy farms by €173/ha and on drystock farms by €105/ha

04 October 2018
Type
Factsheet
1,521KB
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Building Forage Stocks through August/September

The drought conditions that Ireland is currently experiencing has negatively impacted on silage stocks across the country. Farmers are being encouraged to to plan for next winter to ensure they have enough fodder.

25 July 2018
Type
Factsheet
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Forage Crops

Are forage crops an option for winter 2018/19?

18 July 2018
Type
Factsheet
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Coping with a slow spring

Cattle Specialist Karen Dukelow gives some advice and tips on dealing with the conditions this spring which have proven very difficult with rain, snow and very slow grass growths. As a result very little grazing has been completed on a lot of beef farms. This has resulted in dwindling silage supplies and full slurry tanks.

27 March 2018
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Factsheet
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Discussion groups - Labour efficiency and practices

paper presented by Pat Clarke, Teagasc on a study of Labour Efficiency and Practices in 12 Farmer Discussion groups. Presented at the 2018 Irish Grassland Association Annual Dairy Conference on Wednesday 17th January, in Charleville Park Hotel, County Cork

01 February 2018
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Autumn 2017

Waste2Fuels - creating next generation biofuels

06 September 2017
Type
Magazine
7,222KB
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TResearch: Summer 2017

RAMIRAN 2017: Teagasc to host international conference

16 June 2017
Type
Magazine
6,010KB
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Teagasc Grass10

Grassland excellence for Irish livestock

27 January 2017
Type
Leaflet
3,098KB
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Research Impact Highlights - 2015

This publication highlights the impacts achieved in 2015 from research conducted in Teagasc. Our strategy is to conduct excellent research that provides the basis for achieving science-based impact. Making an impact is critically important to Teagasc and is central to our mission

22 December 2016
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Booklet
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Today's Farm - November/December 2015

In this edition of Today’s Farm, we have a number of articles which focus on Teagasc activities supporting young people who plan a career in farming. Our cover story focuses on a story from Seamus Kearney about a farm family succession in Waterford. We have an article by Patrick Gowing starting on page 9, which features a young new entrant to dairying in Westmeath. In addition, we have an article on page 26 by James O’Donoghue on distance-learning, which enables those in full-time employment to gain their Green Cert. Our article from the Teagasc College at the National Botanic Gardens by John Mulhern points out that students can earn a Green Cert there. It’s a great time to be entering farming and all Teagasc staff are working hard to assist those who make this excited career choice.

11 November 2015
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Magazine
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Teagasc National Beef Conference 2014

The Teagasc National Beef Conference took place in the Hodson Bay Hotel on 9 October 2014 and focused on the improved breeding and feeding of suckler cows to increase profit

09 October 2014
Type
Event Proceeding
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Teagasc in Europe 2007 - 2013

Highlights of Teagasc participation in European Union-funded research and innovation projects 2007–2013

25 June 2014
Type
Booklet
8,551KB
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Pocket Manual for Reseeding - Series 22

Dairy Levy Research update - Series 22. Reseeding levels in Ireland are low. Less than 2 per cent of our annual grassland area is reseeded annually.

08 April 2014
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Booklet
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Future Weather Future Farming

Weather has always been a factor in farming. Expert analysis of climate change outlines that we can expect increased variability, and more frequent occurrence of extreme weather events. This requires that our farming systems are resilient to weather shocks. Weather is particularly important to tillage farmers, but this year, grassland farmers were severely impacted by poor weather in the summer /autumn of 2012 and the spring of 2013. This was a costly experience for farmers, particularly so on heavy soil farms which are especially vulnerable to wet weather. Teagasc has monitored the situation on the ground over the year, and data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey will show the impact on farm profitability.

05 December 2013
Type
Event Proceeding
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Land Drainage Manual

Updated Land Drainage Manual now available. See below for more information.

30 July 2013
Type
Booklet
1,716KB
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Dealing With A Drought

Drought is Affecting All Farms Now – Grass Supplies are Dramatically Falling

24 July 2013
Type
Factsheet
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PastureBase Ireland

PastureBaseIreland is a grassland management decision support tool and a mechanism to capture background data on farms

18 July 2013
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Video
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TResearch: Summer 2013

Greenhouse Gases & Animal Agriculture Conference Modelling GHG emissions Agriculture in climate change negotiations Improving feed efficiency

24 June 2013
Type
Magazine
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Teagasc Update on Forage Crisis

Farmers in wet land areas face the real prospect of a 50% shortage in silage made for next winter, according to Teagasc advisors and this assumes normal summer weather.

21 May 2013
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Factsheet
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Online Animal Nutrition Clinic Q&A's

Teagasc held their first live online Q&A session through social media on Wednesday 27 February with Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Nutrition Specialist, Teagasc. The questions and answers have been compiled below.

27 February 2013
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Event Proceeding
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Spring Grazing Rotation Planner

Well controlled grazing management during the springtime will set up your farm for excellent milk production from grazed grass for the remainder of the year. The Spring Grazing Rotation Planner will take the guesswork out of grazing management and ensure that your first rotation does not end before your target date.

10 January 2013
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TResearch: Winter 2012

Introducing T-stór – Teagasc’s new open access repository Electricity and heat from biomass Replacement heifer management to maximise performance Productivity and income

05 December 2012
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Magazine
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The Grasses of Ireland

Teagasc in association with the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin produced this 226 page book. With around 10,000 species grasses are the fourth largest plant family, surpassed only by the daisy-dandelion family, the orchids and the mint family. This vast number is divided into 600 genera organised into 12 subfamilies, to one of which most of our Irish species belong. They are by far the most important plant family in agriculture. Grasses account for 70% of the crops we grow, and three grass species provide us with more than half of the calories we eat. They are the principal food of cattle, sheep, horses and other farm animals. This book is now back in stock. Call 0599170200 to order your copy

16 March 2012
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Book
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The Grass Calculator

Moorepark Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Fermoy, Co. Cork

08 September 2011
Type
Booklet
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Dairy Calf to Beef Open Day Proceedings

Proceedings from the Dairy Calf to Beef Open Day which took place in Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford on 7th July 2011

07 July 2011
Type
Event Proceeding
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TResearch: Autumn 2010

Teagasc Research Magazine - Autumn Edition 2010 Waste not, want not: producing compost from waste Novel animal biotechnologies: a quandary for Irish agri-food stakeholders Understanding and facilitating farmers’ adoption of technologies Meeting your hot water demand

26 August 2010
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Magazine
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TResearch: Spring 2010

Teagasc Research Magazine - Spring Edition 2010 Mapping Ireland’s soils Bioencapsulation of vaccines Protecting environmental water quality from microbial pathogens Consumer insights: bridging the value gap

22 February 2010
Type
Magazine
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Crops Costs and Returns 2010

Awareness of crop margins is vitally important since under the decoupled regime the Single Farm Payment (SFP) will be paid irrespective of what crop is grown. Moreover, it makes no sense to produce the crop at a loss. The bottom line is that the land must be maintained in “good agricultural and environmental condition”.

21 January 2010
Type
Report
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Teagasc Open Day at Solohead Research Farm

This Open Day at Solohead coincides with a large reduction in milk price this spring. There is an urgent requirement for dairy farmers to reduce the cost of milk production. Research at the Solohead Research farm has shown that fertilizer costs can be substantially reduced by replacing chemical fertilizer with white clover and the efficient recycling of slurry. Well managed cloverbased swards can supply 140 kg/ha of N each year at little cost, which is a large proportion of the N requirement on an average Irish dairy farm. Another benefit is that white clover herbage is of high quality and maintains high quality pasture under low nitrogen input systems. Other topics covered at the Open Day will include grazing management, dairy cow health and fertility and use of high EBI genetics.

23 April 2009
Type
Magazine
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