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New forage quality testing programme launched by VistaMilk

The Pasture NIRS project was officially launched at the Goldcrop grass and clover conference today. The launch took place in the Paddy O'Keefe building in Teagasc Moorepark, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 18 February 2026

New forage quality testing programme launched by VistaMilk

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1,200 farmers due €300/ha for clover and multispecies swards

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