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Five options for managing reseeded grass in wet conditions
Kieran Mailey
While rain has shelved many plans for reseeding, where farmers have new grass in place, Kieran Mailey offers some advice on managing these swards in wet conditions.
15 July 2023 Management
Five tips for reseeding grassland
Soil moisture levels have recovered and once weather conditions turn for the better, there will be opportunities to reseed underperforming grass swards.
29 March 2023 Reseeding
Is plantain the wonder plant?
Aidan Brennan chats to Glenn Judson from New Zealand and Thomas Moloney from DLF in Ireland about plantain and a new variety available on the Irish market called Ecotain.
Reseeding in 2023 - what varieties to choose
Tomás Tubritt and Michael O’Donovan from Animal and Grassland Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, take a look at the 2023 Pasture Profit Index and look at how to select varieties.
29 March 2023 Reseeding
Time to get started with autumn reseeding plans
For farmers planning to reseed grass this autumn, time is running out, so make a start over the coming days.
9 August 2022 Management
Ten tips for establishing clover in autumn reseeds
For farmers reseeding grassland this autumn, outlined are some tips to getting clover established.
Top tips for reseeding to grassland swards
Reseeding around 10% of your farm annually can have major benefits in sward quality and the amount of grass you grow annually.
3 August 2022 Reseeding
10 steps to autumn reseeding grass swards
Where farmers are planning to reseed this autumn, Kieran Mailey outlines some steps to consider.
20 July 2022 Northern Ireland
Five tips to reseeding grass swards
For farmers planning on reseeding grass, outlined are five tips to consider.
25 June 2022 Management
Red clover - the Solohead experience
Aidan Brennan reports from a Teagasc webinar on red clover in silage swards as a means of reducing chemical nitrogen usage.
15 March 2022 Reseeding
Beef Management: get the timing right for autumn reseeding
Ground conditions are good for autumn reseeding. But with a short window to carry out the work, make the most of the current dry spell.
31 August 2021 Management
Top tips for successful autumn reseeding
Where farmers are planning on reseeding under-performing swards in the coming weeks, Kieran Mailey outlines 10 tips to consider beforehand.
21 July 2021 Grass & feeding