Grassland
Refocus on grass production needed on dairy farms
It is core to the dairy sector’s competitiveness but, on average, grass output is lagging behind demand, Dr. Michael O’Donovan and Dr. Michael Egan from Teagasc Moorepark tell us more.
16 June 2025
Summer Grassland Management
Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Adviser with Teagasc Claremorris, shares key advice on managing grassland and silage after a dry spring, focusing on grazing, fertiliser use, silage planning, and weed control for summer 2025.
15 June 2025
Maintaining grass quality
With the right approach to grazing management, and by following mid-season grazing targets, high-quality leafy grass can be maintained throughout the season.
14 June 2025
Protected urea continues to deliver performance across multiple sites
Extensively proven and widely promoted as a key technology to reduce greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from Irish grass-based systems, promising early results from a major Teagasc study should serve to instil further confidence in protected urea.
12 June 2025
Listen: Grazing update with Tim Walsh in Co. Kerry
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as some farms are coming into surplus grass, and he has a grazing update from Tim Walsh in Co. Kerry.
07 June 2025
Protecting farm fertiliser nitrogen for farm productivity
Making the switch to protected urea delivers costs savings, more grass from less nitrogen, reduced farm emissions and more, Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett delves into some of the key benefits.
05 June 2025
Achieving good silage preservation
Eamonn Dempsey, Teagasc Advisor, shares his advice for achieving good silage preservation.
26 May 2025
Fertilising second-cut grass silage
Specialist on the Teagasc Signpost Programme, Mark Plunkett shares key fertiliser advice for farmers planning a second cut of silage.
24 May 2025
Current management tips from the Grass10 Team
Focusing on rotation length, grass allocations and supplementation rates, Joseph Dunphy of the Teagasc Grass10 team shares key tips and advice as soil moisture deficits still have the potential to limit grass growth in some locations.
22 May 2025
Making high feed value silage for sheep
Focusing on producing high-quality silage for sheep has many advantages. In this article, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello outlines some key considerations as the favorable weather conditions have seen an earlier than usual start date to the silage season in many areas.
20 May 2025
Silage cutting: Wilting, nitrogen and sugar levels
Silage quality has a major impact on the overall profit of the farm, but some farmers fear earlier cutting due to the presence of nitrogen in the crop.
20 May 2025
Making quality silage – be brilliant at the basics
Being brilliant at the basics is key to producing quality silage. Teagasc Advisor in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, Tom Deane reminds us of the importance of quality targets, cutting date, wilting and handling.
16 May 2025
Grass growth: Careful monitoring required on drier farms
Grassland farmers operating on drier sites have been advised to walk their farms twice weekly, as drier weather and warmer temperatures take hold.
14 May 2025
The time for high performing silage is now
Cutting your silage earlier, a simple change of practice on many drystock and dairy farms, can have a major impact on both animal performance and meal feeding levels next winter.
12 May 2025
Top European Grassland farmers celebrated at Moorepark
Top European Grassland farmers were celebrated last week in Ireland, as part of the Grazing4AgroEcology thematic network project hosted in the Teagasc Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork.
11 May 2025
Dealing with surplus grass this May
With most farms now in a position of surplus grass, the Teagasc Grass10 team share key grassland management tips to maintain quality swards this May.
07 May 2025
Set up a paddock system to get more from grass
Looking to get a greater return from your grass? As conditions have finally become conducive for growth, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares key tips on setting up a paddock system.
07 May 2025
The Benefits of White Clover
White clover is the most widely sown legume species in temperate grasslands and is highly compatible with perennial ryegrass. Its ability to thrive in a range of climatic conditions and tolerate intensive grazing makes it an ideal companion in mixed swards across Irish farms.
04 May 2025
Selecting the right electric fencer to suit your farm
With so many options available, it is often a challenge to select the right size electric fencer needed on-farm, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Catherine Egan shares some key considerations and some areas to troubleshot if your fencer isn’t working as it should.
01 May 2025
Grass a go
With higher grass growth rates beginning to leave surpluses, farmers are being encouraged to carefully monitor grass supplies.
30 April 2025
Nitrogen application strategies for grass-white clover swards
With April turning to May, farmers may be considering reducing chemical nitrogen applications to grass-white clover swards. Dr. Áine Murray of the Teagasc Grassland Department shares some key tips to ensure this is done in the most effective way to prevent a drop in total dry matter production.
30 April 2025
Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground
Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
30 April 2025
Grazing grass-white clover swards – Dr. Áine Murray’s key tips
Effective grazing management is essential for maintaining white clover content within grazing swards. In this article, Dr. Áine Murray shares some key tips to ensure it thrives in your swards.
29 April 2025
Listen: Managing grass supply and a preview of upcoming reseeding events
For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses managing grass supply, he previews upcoming reseeding events and has a grazing update from John Cashen, Co. Tipperary.
26 April 2025
Listen: The benefits of reseeding this spring
Mary McEvoy, Technical Development Manager with Germinal, joins Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch on this week’s joint episode of the Beef Edge and OviCast podcasts to discuss all aspects of carrying out reseeding.
23 April 2025
Make reseeding a priority
As a lot of planned reseeding was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in 2024, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy tells us why reseeding is among the best paying investments you can make on your farm.
21 April 2025
The Benefits of Red Clover
Red clover builds soil fertility and boosts animal performance making it an ideal option for farms looking to cut nitrogen bills and grow top-quality forage.
19 April 2025
Unlocking the full potential of grassland
As part of our Teagasc Thought Leaders series, Catriona Boyle spoke with Michael O’Donovan, Head of the Grassland Science Department in Teagasc, recently about getting the most out of our grasslands.
17 April 2025
Conditions come good for establishing clover
Warm soils and weekend rain have provided the ideal conditions for establishing clover – either through reseeding or over-sowing, Signpost Climate Advisor, Eoin Woulfe shares some key tips.
15 April 2025
Grass 10 Grazing Report with Oisin Gallen Co. Donegal
On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy gets a grazing update from Oisin Gallen, Co. Donegal, he also discusses beginning the 2nd rotation and has information on upcoming reseeding events countrywide.
11 April 2025