Dairy
Grass growth: Huge variation around the country
Grass growth around the country continues to struggle, with many farmers finding it difficult to build up their average farm...
PastureBase Ireland
Dairy
Warm weather improves grass growth but poor quality prevails
The warmer weather has improved grass growth rates in most parts of the country, which was certainly a long time...
Dairy
Grass growth sees a slight improvement this week
Grass growth has seen a slight improvement this week which is certainly a positive, however, growth rates are still struggling...
Dairy
Static grass growth becoming a new norm
Due to the poor grass growing conditions throughout the month of June, grass has failed to reach decent levels to...
Dairy
June continues to be a nightmare for grass growth
With the current slow grass growth rate, farmers have been put under pressure to try and and achieve some sort...
Dairy
Grass growth rates see no improvement this week
Frustration continues among farmers, as summer grass growth rates fail to reach peak levels week after week as the period...
Dairy
Notable drop in grass growth rates seen on many farms
Following the warm June bank holiday weekend, temperatures have dropped significantly, which has seen grass growth rates fall back on...
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
Grass advice: 'Do not wait to spread because of an extension to the fertiliser deadline'
After a challenging summer, grass growth rates are beginning to return to more normal levels; an average growth rate of...
Grass
Grass growth rates turn for the better
After a challenging period of summer drought, grass growth rates are starting to move in the right direction. Figures from...
Grass
Importance of grass monitoring highlighted amid busy times for PastureBase
Weekly monitoring farm grass covers is an essential part of good grassland management at this time of year, according to...
Dairy
Weather woes see grass growth rates drop 50%
The inclement weather of late is having an adverse effect on grazing conditions on many farms, according to Teagasc’s Micheal...
Grass
Grass growth jumps by 650kg/ha on dairy farms in 2017
Last year, Irish dairy farms grew 650kg/ha – on average – more grass when compared to 2016. Over the duration...
Grass
Questions answered on the merger of PastureBase Ireland and AgriNet Grass
PastureBase Ireland (PBI) and AgriNet Grass have joined forces to develop one grassland management programme. Over the next few weeks,...
Grass
Want to learn how to use PastureBase Ireland when measuring your grass?
PastureBase Ireland (PBI) and AgriNet Grass are joining forces to create the world’s first national grassland database. Over the coming weeks,...
Dairy
Grass growth up on 2016, but grazing conditions remain difficult
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 500 drystock farms measuring 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 now - Teagasc
Dairy farmers should start planning for spring grass supplies now, according to Teagasc’s Micheal O’Leary. The Teagasc Pasturebase Ireland Administrator...