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Mandatory clover inclusion in perennial ryegrass reseeds
Darren Carty
All perennial rye grass-based grass reseeds must now incorporate at least 1.5 kg/ha of naked clover seed or at least 2.5 kg/ha of pelleted clover seed.
4 June 2025 Crops
Glyphosate resistance: another wake-up call
We must become more vigilant for herbicide resistance issues and be proactive in addressing them, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
3 May 2025 Grass & feeding
Q&A on new clover requirements in grass reseeds
All perennial rye grass-based reseeds must now incorporate at least 1.5kg/ha of naked clover seed or at least 2.5kg/ha of pelleted clover seed.
Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant
A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.
15 April 2025 News
Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?
Herbicide resistance is likely to continue to challenge growers, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Using the correct glyphosate rates
Research from Teagasc shows not all glyphosate is performing the same. Therefore, rates need particular attention.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Clover working well at Ballyhaise
Helena Walsh, John Joe Collins and Brendan Horan, Teagasc explore the performance of grass and clover at Ballyhaise research farm.
29 March 2025 Reseeding
Germinal launches new Climate Smart range
The new range is designed to support farmers in the challenges they face with climate change and reductions to chemical nitrogen application rates, writes Aidan Brennan.
26 March 2025 Reseeding
Grazing targets may need to be revised in line with weather
Dr Deirdre Hennessy of UCC said achieving targets is important for utilising grass, but with changing growth patterns these targets may need to be examined.
16 October 2024 News
Be wary of buying soil enhancers, farmers told
Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.
11 September 2024 News
How transitioning to low chemical nitrogen perennial ryegrass affects dairy
The Ballyhaise open day took place on 24 July. The event highlighted the economic value and improved sustain-ability that can be achieved in the dairy sector.
31 July 2024 News
Dealing with the scourge of scutch
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options for controlling scutch grass in permanent pasture.
31 July 2024 Reseeding