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Grass Management

Managing grass on beef farms this autumn with next spring in mind

Beef

2 months ago

Managing grass on beef farms this autumn with next spring in mind

Managing grass effectively in the autumn will ensure optimum grass covers are available on the farm...

Strong grass growing conditions continue

Dairy Technical

about 2 years ago

Strong grass growing conditions continue

Grass growth continues to be in a strong position as we enter into mid-September, which continues to be a welcome sign for farmers.

Study: Intensive grass management is ‘good farming’ in the dairy sector

Dairy

over 4 years ago

Study: Intensive grass management is ‘good farming’ in the dairy sector

New research on the attitudes of people working in the Irish dairy sector has shown that being an intensive grass producer is part...

Farmer group to hear from satellite grass measuring company

Grass

almost 5 years ago

Farmer group to hear from satellite grass measuring company

The South Tipperary Young Farmers Discussion Group will host an online talk from a company that specialises in grass measuring by satellite.

McConalogue on Ag Climatise and grass recording: 'We need to see gains on all farms'

Agri Politics

almost 5 years ago

McConalogue on Ag Climatise and grass recording: 'We need to see gains on all farms'

The department is currently working with Teagasc to facilitate grass production recording on heavily stocked farms, Minister McConalogue says.

Dairy

almost 6 years ago

Getting grazing ready...what can I do now?

It is hard to believe that we are entering another grazing season on farms across the country; feels like only yesterday the farm was closed.

Getting grazing ready...what can I do now?

Dairy

almost 6 years ago

Grass growth: Holding in there... for now

Grass growth is holding steady across the country, likely due to the slightly above average soil temperatures.

Grass growth: Holding in there... for now

Grass

about 6 years ago

Grass management 'sensor' heading for National Dairy Show

A new sensor technology designed to help farmers optimise grass management will be on display at the upcoming National Dairy Show.

Grass management 'sensor' heading for National Dairy Show

Dairy

over 6 years ago

Grass growth: The differences are uncanny

Huge variability exists across the country in terms of grass growth; some farmers are hitting 140kg DM/ha while others reaching 30kg DM/ha.

Grass growth: The differences are uncanny

Grass

over 6 years ago

Grass growth: OK rain; the joke is over...

Despite the promise of rain last week, farmers have seen very little since and in some areas grass is beginning to come under stress.

Grass growth: OK rain; the joke is over...

Dairy

over 6 years ago

Some top tips for making first-class silage

This week, farmers across the country are getting ready to kickstart the 2019 silage season on their farms.

Some top tips for making first-class silage

Dairy

over 6 years ago

Grass growth: Onwards and upwards from here

Growth rates for last week were running at 67kg DM/ha on average, while this week they are running below this at 61kg DM/ha on average.

Grass growth: Onwards and upwards from here

Dairy

over 6 years ago

Grass advice: Don't let this opportunity pass you by

Last weekends unexpected sunshine and high temperatures finally gave us that grass growth boost we were waiting for.

Grass advice: Don't let this opportunity pass you by

Dairy

almost 7 years ago

Have you completed your spring rotation planner?

Now's the time to set your farm up for the grazing season ahead with a spring rotation planner (SRP). Check out this article...

Have you completed your spring rotation planner?

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

World Dairy Summit: Poor grass management could be costing you £241 a cow

Farmers could be losing out on thousands of pounds simply by not effectively managing their grass, researchers say

World Dairy Summit: Poor grass management could be costing you £241 a cow

Beef

about 8 years ago

Grass measuring delivers the goods for Co. Galway farmer

Niall O'Meara runs a herd of mainly Limousin and Simmental cows in Co. Galway. Grass measuring plays an important role on his farm.

Grass measuring delivers the goods for Co. Galway farmer

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Grass advice: Managing grass quality while the sun shines

With the sun on your back - and on the cows'- dairy farming has to be one of the best professions to be in.

Grass advice: Managing grass quality while the sun shines

Sheep

about 9 years ago

Why sheep farmers should have a closing plan in place now

Sheep farmers should have a closing plan in place this October to ensure they have enough of grass next spring,Teagasc Research Officer says.

Why sheep farmers should have a closing plan in place now

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