Grass
Kerry farmer aims to drive 'more milk' from grass
Farming in Castleisland, Co. Kerry, dairy farmer Michael O’Sullivan officially joined the DLF grass partner programme at the initiative’s annual...
Grass
Farming in Castleisland, Co. Kerry, dairy farmer Michael O’Sullivan officially joined the DLF grass partner programme at the initiative’s annual...
Grass
Reseeding might be the last thing from people’s minds as the rain continues to fall and fodder becomes even more...
Dairy
David Brady, a dairy farmer from Tierlahood, Stradone, Co. Cavan, welcomed over 200 visitors to his farm as part of...
Grass
Reseeding is a costly exercise and it can result in an outlay of approximately €250-350/ac to complete. However, when done...
Dairy
With the sun on your back – and on the cows’ – dairy farming has to be one of the...
Grass
Reseeding is a costly exercise and it can result in an outlay of approximately €250-350/ac to complete. However, when done...
CAP / Schemes
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is hosting a Knowledge Transfer reseeding demo this Friday, May 12, from...
Grass
A warm weather forecast for this week is going to drive up grass growth rates; it is much needed on some...
Grass
Despite some recent inclement weather, attention at farm level is beginning to switch to turning stock out to grass. Research...
Grass
Applying a herbicide to a new grass ley is the most cost-effective spray you will use on that field, according...
Grass
It is vital that reseeding is carried out during August, Teagasc says, due to soil conditions deteriorating as we move...
Grass
Reseeding by over sowing is an ideal method to maintain the quality of silage and grazing swards, according to Damian...
Grass
Paddocks with a low proportion of perennial ryegrass are costing farmers up to €300/ha per year due to a loss of grass...
Grass
Teagasc is changing its control grass variety as it investigates the performance of grass varieties on commercial farms. Tryella has been...
Grass
Reseeding is one of the most cost-effective investments farmers can make, as costs can be recovered in just over two...
Grass
Reseeding can increase the amount of grass grown on beef farms, but every acre does not need to be reseeded,...
Grass
Spring is the best time to reseed grassland on Irish farms, according to Germinal Seed’s Mary McEvoy, as the management...
Grass
Withdrawal of agrochemicals used widely to control common pests of new grass reseeds should not hamper livestock farmers’ ability to...