The Benefits of Reseeding
The pleasant and warmer weather experienced during the first half of April finally brought about a welcome increase in grass growth, largely in line...
Getting back on track with reseeding
Slow growth has been the theme so far this year with many reseeding plans on the main grazing block have either been placed on hold or delayed....
Multi-species swards – Your questions answered
In recent years, multi-species swards have become increasingly popular amongst farmers in Ireland due to their ability to produce high yields of...
Don’t let your reseeding plans pass you by this autumn
With ground conditions finally favourable and excellent grass growth levels, now is an ideal time to take the opportunity to reseed. The...
Autumn Reseeding – Time to catch up
With grass a key ingredient on livestock farms, reseeding is the most important factor for overall farm profitability as replacing old or...
Maximise the return from your autumn reseed
Grass is still the easiest crop to grow in Ireland and gives substantial benefits year after year in Irish conditions, with yields of 20 tonne DM/ha...
Overseeding to rejuvenate swards
Now is the time of year that grass quality is the most difficult to manage. However, those who make swift management decisions at this stage will be...
Reseeding – Deciding which approach works best
Reseeding is an expensive investment which can deliver excellent returns. When we decide to reseed a field, it is natural to want to get something...
Don’t put off reseeding plan preparations
Now is an appropriate time to put a plan in place and identify fields that should be targeted for reseeding. Grass is the cheapest way to feed...
Improving your forage production
2018 is proving to be a challenging year for highly stocked farms across the country with many farmers expressing fodder concerns already. In order...
Reseeding: More crucial now than ever before
Increased stocking rates particularly on dairy farms has meant that herbage output is more critical now than ever before to ensure animals are fully...
Top grass varieties available from Agritech
The recent release of the Recommended List and the Pasture Profit Index (PPI) of grass varieties for 2018 shows a change in the order of merit of...