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What fertiliser do I need to spread to grow a crop of first-cut silage?

March 29, 2020

By Mark Plunkett, Teagasc soil and plant nutrition specialist Grass silage has a large nutrient demand and adequate nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and…

How can I get grazing back on track?

March 28, 2020

Beef

By Martina Harrington, Teagasc drystock specialist The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner and that now needs to…

Sheep management: Grazing wet pastures can cause the onset of grass tetany in ewes

March 7, 2020

Sheep

It has been a tough couple of weeks for farmers that have been lambing, with the poor weather conditions playing havoc on getting…

How much grass was grown on Irish farms this year?

December 8, 2019

Beef

Now that the grazing season has ended on the majority of Irish farms, how much grass was actually grown in 2019? Figures obtained…

Reducing nitrogen input by 150kg of N/ha/year with the same profitability

November 17, 2019

Dairy

A farm in New Zealand – which is the demonstration farm for Lincoln University – has managed to reduce its overall nitrogen (N)…

What grass growth response can I expect from spreading nitrogen this month?

August 17, 2019

Beef

It is well documented that every blade of grass that an animal eats represents a saving on winter feed costs and will have…

Grass advice: Time to start planning for the future

August 5, 2019

Dairy

The month of August came around quick enough and with that, it is time for farmers to start thinking about building covers of…

Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers

July 14, 2019

Grass

Ongoing research at University College Dublin (UCD) is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses, legumes and herbs…

Pics: See best practices for successful grass utilisation

July 14, 2019

Dairy

The mid-grazing season can be one of the most difficult times for managing grass on your farm. Pre-grazing yields can easily slip above…

Grass remains the priority feed for sheep

July 13, 2019

Sheep

Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains up to 20%…

Processing grass to extract ‘valuable constituents’ in Cork

July 12, 2019

Environment

A grass biorefinery project hosted a national demonstration day at Shinagh Farm, Bandon, Co. Cork, yesterday, Thursday, July 11. The project – titled…

Why pasture-feeding systems are a step above the rest

June 22, 2019

Dairy

Pasture feeding has a beneficial effect on the nutritional composition of milk and dairy products, according to a study conducted by Teagasc. The…

Making bales? Remember, what comes off must go back…

June 16, 2019

Dairy

The high growth rates over the past few weeks have meant that farmers across the country are ‘flat out’ cutting surplus paddocks for…

How high should I stack my round-baled silage?

June 15, 2019

Beef

In recent years, more and more baled silage has been made and this year is no different. Favorable weather conditions this spring boosted…

Grass advice: Tips for making top-class baled silage

June 12, 2019

Beef

Grass growth rates are climbing, average cover per cow is at an all time high and pre-grazing yields on many farms are above…

‘You can’t turn a cow’s ear into a silk purse’; so you can’t do it with silage

June 3, 2019

Dairy

The silage season has kicked into gear slightly earlier this year, as farmers take advantage of the good weather. At a recent silage…

‘Reseeding gives you the greatest return on investment above all things’

May 6, 2019

Dairy

“As an investment, if you’re wondering where to invest your money on the farm, reseeding gives you the greatest return on investment above…

How does silage harvesting date affect crop quality?

May 4, 2019

Beef

Mowers, silage harvesters, balers and tractors and trailers have been on the move earlier than usual this year. Despite this, the majority of…

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