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Grazing conditions improve and grass growth jumps – Teagasc

April 22, 2016

Grazing conditions have improved and grass growth is on the rise, according to Teagasc Dairy Advisor George Ramsbottom. The Teagasc Dairy Advisor said that…

Grass growth rates are back 50% on this time last year – Teagasc

March 31, 2016

Grass

March grass growth rates are currently running 50% behind last year’s levels, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom. Teagasc’s PastureBase shows that the average…

Growth to accelerate this week as parts of the country remain completely dry – Met Eireann

March 14, 2016

Environment

Parts of the country will remain completely dry this week as a high-pressure system sits near Ireland, which will bring an improvement in…

Milder spring weather to drive hive of activity on Irish farms

March 13, 2016

Environment

Dry weather is promised for the week ahead with good sunny intervals meaning tasks like slurry spreading, fertiliser spreading and ploughing will be…

Grass monitoring from space will tell farmers when to move cows

March 8, 2016

Agri-Business

Farmers can look forward to using space-age technology to improve grass measuring and monitoring, according to Frank O’Mara, Director of Research at Teagasc. He…

Spring Nitrogen applications give grass a much needed boost – Teagasc expert

January 28, 2016

Dairy

Nitrogen applications are essential to boost grass growth this spring, especially after a mild winter which has resulted in strong growth rates on…

Here’s why the extra grass on your farm may not be good for your pocket

January 27, 2016

Dairy

Teagasc Dairy Advisor Pat Moylan has said that the extra grass grown on many dairy farms over the winter may have a negative…

What does pasture really cost you as a farmer?

September 30, 2015

Dairy

It has been suggested recently that as a feed, pasture is more expensive than supplements, but DairyNZ developer Sean McCarthy disagrees and sets out…

‘Just because you don’t live in Cork doesn’t mean you can’t grow lots of grass’

July 4, 2015

Dairy

Farmers need to get over the stigma of location when it comes to growing grass, Teagasc’s Michael O’Donovan told farmers at the recent…

How to maintain grass quality when growth barely meets demand

July 1, 2015

Grass

It has been extremely difficult to maintain grass quality in June, but staying on an 18-19-day rotation definitely helped us to stay on…

How to get a handle on the scourge of docks

June 24, 2015

Grass

Best control of docks will be achieved in good growing conditions when docks are actively growing and nutrients are actively being transported to new…

Dry ground sees grass growth slow in the East

June 23, 2015

Grass

Grass growth is 10 days behind normal in eastern counties, according to Met Eireann. It says latest data shows soil moisture deficits ranging…

How to make the most of grass in June

June 2, 2015

Grass

Grass growth rates are slow due to a cooler change in the weather. Aim to grow as much grass as you can by spreading…

Grass advice: Dealing with low growth and stem

May 21, 2015

Grass

Despite cold weather growth rates have improved slightly this week, depending on farm fertility and location. It is crucial that we continue spreading…

‘Every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha’

May 9, 2015

Dairy

Teagasc research has shown that every tonne of grass utilised increases net profit by €161/ha. Maintaining a low-cost base is our best defence against the coming…

Cold and wet weather takes its toll on breeding and grass growth

May 7, 2015

Grass

With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start to breeding; as…

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