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New late diploid ryegrass launched by AFBI
The latest grass variety to come off the more than impressive ‘production line’ at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in...
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Grass breeders continue to break new ground
A recent review of the grassland development trials carried out at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute in Loughgall, Co Armagh...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Greener pastures for national grassland database
“A one per cent increase in grass use is worth about €27m annually,” noted Teagasc’s Dr Michael O’Donovan who was...
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'Management of grasslands key to combating weather volatility'
Are we living through a period of increased weather volatility and if so how will farmers adapt? This is the...
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Grass use to drive efficiency scoops Teagasc Walsh Fellowship
The 18th annual Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Seminar 2013 took place in the RDS, Dublin, yesterday. Thirteen young researchers presented the...
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Grasstec: Important grazing decisions
COMMENT: As I write this the weather extended weather forecast suggests clear blue skies and frosty conditions by night -in...
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Think smart when it comes to feed
It is key farmers understand the requirements for their animal, understand their feed source and quantify that feed source during...
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Grasstec: Increased appetite = increased grass utilisation = reduced soil damage
COMMENT: The continued heavy rainfall has led to a huge change in ground conditions as heavy pre-grazing covers are now...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Grass growth remains strong as grazing conditions deteriorate
COMMENT: Grass growth figures for the week just past show a drop to approx 30 kgsDM/ha across the country, but...
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Grass growth a showstopper tonight on RTE
Tonight The Science Squad on RTE will feature innovative grass and satellite research from Teagasc. Stuart Green, a remote sensing specialist...
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Green green Grassland of home
AgriLand talks to Liam Woulfe, Managing Director of Grassland Agro and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year nominee. Grassland...
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'Maximising grass growth and use is top priority'
The View from Northern Ireland: Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) President Harry Sinclair has said as autumn rolls in the top...