Dairy
Closing grass paddocks early reduces grazing ability
Peak autumn build up is approaching and pre-grazing covers are reaching 2,000kg/ha and above, as a result. Grass at these...
Grass
Dairy
Grass is still rocketing out of the ground
According to AgriNet’s Barry Lynch grass growth rates are currently averaging 50kg of dry matter per hectare per day. He said...
Dairy
Only 1 in 10 soil samples have the optimum nutrient balance
Teagasc’s soils database shows that only one in 10 grassland soil samples analysed from 2007 to 2013 have the optimum...
Dairy
Avoiding early grass deficits this autumn
As the good weather and excellent ground conditions continue, it is easy to forget that autumn is nearing and grass...
Dairy
Weekly grass measurement needed to hit targets
As we near the end of August, growth rates are beginning to drop. Weekly grass measurement is needed to ensure...
Opinion
Case for a realistic drainage scheme is clear cut
Courtesy of the presentation given by Teagasc’s James O’Loughlin, delegates attending this week’s Virginia Show Dairy Conference were left in...
Beef
Autumn fertiliser decisions vital for successful grazing season
The amount of nitrogen spread in August/early September will determine how much grass you have for the last three rotations,...
Beef
Reseeding this year?
“Plant breeders are continually striving to produce improved grass varieties while weeds and weed grasses are continually invading existing swards....
Other
Leinster set to be hit with 24hrs of heavy rain
Met Eireann has, this morning, issued a rainfall warning for Leinster with up to 70mm expected overnight and into the...
Dairy
Maximising a summer of grass growth
Northern farms are having an exceptional summer with grass growth consistently above demand and quality excellent, were good grassland management...
Dairy
Rain arrives in the nick of time for dry farms
The warm weather continues and the much needed rain has come on time. On dry farms, the challenge has been...
Beef
Key forage advice at Livestock Event
Forage advice will be one of the key areas at next week’s Livestock Event in the UK. The ‘forage field’...
Beef
Grazing grass to the right height
Grazing and grass management will be a key part in the Teagasc Beef Open Day tomorrow. Teagasc advisor Ned Heffernan...
Beef
Key June grass advice for beef farmers
Maintaining good quality swards in June is key, according to the Management Notes on grassland management on beef farmers for June...
Dairy
Nutrient efficiency key for after-grass
Many farmers are now looking to maximise the nutrients that are contained in slurry which, if applied correctly, can have...
Dairy
Shorts at the ready…
What a week! There has been good growth rates, cows have been milking well and surpluses arising. This week we...
Dairy
Lots of grass on Golden Vale dairy farm
James O’Connor farms at Ballytigue near Bruree in Co. Limerick. He is a Teagasc client and an active member of...
Dairy
Grass management advice: Magic day approaching
As calving begins to wind down and the evenings begin to stretch, magic day is indeed approaching although for the...
