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Grassland Management

Grass advice: Closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms

Grass

about 10 years ago

Grass advice: Closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms

Early October is upon us and closing up grass for spring 2016 has begun on some farms.

Offaly farm to increase gross margin by 33% through grass

Grass

over 10 years ago

Offaly farm to increase gross margin by 33% through grass

An Offaly mixed farm is planning on increasing its gross margin by €250/ha on the strength of improved grassland management.

Agrinet organises user friendly meetings - Here's where

Grass

over 10 years ago

Agrinet organises user friendly meetings - Here's where

Agrinet is organising a number of user meetings in conjunction with experienced grassland advisors.

Teagasc tips for successful grass reseeding

Grass

over 10 years ago

Teagasc tips for successful grass reseeding

The main advantage of reseeding grassland on a farm is that, it will increase both the quantity and quality of grass grown.

Is topping the answer to your thistle problems?

Grass

over 10 years ago

Is topping the answer to your thistle problems?

Many farmers regard the thistle as the bane of there lives when it comes to managing their grassland.

Grass

over 10 years ago

Grass advice: Dealing with low growth and stem

Despite cold weather grass growth rates have improved slightly this week, depending on farm fertility and location.

Grass advice: Dealing with low growth and stem

Grass

over 10 years ago

Tips: Drainage is expensive business (best get it right)

The mean cost of the drainage systems installed as part of the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme came in at hefty €5,740/ha.

Tips: Drainage is expensive business (best get it right)

Grass

over 10 years ago

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

With soil temperature at 9 degrees and over 30mm of rain this week, it is far from an idyllic start to breeding; as grass growth rates are either barely meeting, or well below demand.

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

Grass

over 10 years ago

Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?

Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others as the wrong opting in terms of grassland management.

Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?

Grass

over 10 years ago

Grass management advice for the remainder of the grazing season - Teagasc

Grass growth has been slow on farms so continue to spread fertiliser to build up grass on your farm, Anthony O'Connor of Teagasc says.

Grass management advice for the remainder of the grazing season - Teagasc

Agri-Business

over 10 years ago

Make the most of your AgriNet software by attending user night

AgriNet is hosting a grass meeting on Tuesday May 5 at 8pm in Corrin Mart Fermoy.

Make the most of your AgriNet software by attending user night

Grass

over 10 years ago

Mild weather helps grass growth rates (no surplus' yet though)

The mild weather has kept grass growth rates above demand, but there are no surplus' on most farms as yet.

Mild weather helps grass growth rates (no surplus' yet though)

Beef

over 10 years ago

Soil temperatures above normal despite frosty nights

Soil temperatures are currently ranging from 6.0 to 7.5 in the south, according to Met Eireann.

Soil temperatures above normal despite frosty nights

Dairy

almost 11 years ago

How one group of farmers saw profits rise by €39,000 in four years

Dairy farmers taking part in Teagasc Glanbia Joint Development Programme saw the profitability of their enterprise rise by almost €39,000 in four years

How one group of farmers saw profits rise by €39,000 in four years

Dairy

almost 11 years ago

February proves difficult month to meet grazing targets

With changeable weather conditions around the country here is the latest grassland and grazing advice

February proves difficult month to meet grazing targets

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