Grass
2018 grass growth back 3t/ha on PastureBase farms
The average farm measuring grass through PastureBase Ireland recorded a yield of 9t/ha of dry matter so far this year,...
Grass
The average farm measuring grass through PastureBase Ireland recorded a yield of 9t/ha of dry matter so far this year,...
Grass
After a challenging summer, grass growth rates are beginning to return to more normal levels; an average growth rate of...
Grass
After a challenging period of summer drought, grass growth rates are starting to move in the right direction. Figures from...
Grass
Weekly monitoring farm grass covers is an essential part of good grassland management at this time of year, according to...
Dairy
The inclement weather of late is having an adverse effect on grazing conditions on many farms, according to Teagasc’s Micheal...
Grass
Last year, Irish dairy farms grew 650kg/ha – on average – more grass when compared to 2016. Over the duration...
Grass
PastureBase Ireland (PBI) and AgriNet Grass have joined forces to develop one grassland management programme. Over the next few weeks,...
Grass
PastureBase Ireland (PBI) and AgriNet Grass are joining forces to create the world’s first national grassland database. Over the coming weeks,...
Dairy
2017 has been quite a good year for grass growth, according to Teagasc’s Micheal O’Leary. The PastureBase Ireland administrator said:...
Grass
Just one in every 500 drystock farmers (0.2%) are on PastureBase Ireland (PBI), a study by Teagasc has revealed. PBI has...
Grass
Dairy farmers should start planning for spring grass supplies now, according to Teagasc’s Micheal O’Leary. The Teagasc Pasturebase Ireland Administrator...
Grass
Dairy farmers participating in Teagasc’s PastureBase Ireland programme will get an extra 10-14 days at grass this winter compared to...