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Focus on reseeding and feed options

In this Focus supplement we look at your options for reseeding. We go through what machinery to use for grass reseeding, what grass varieties to use and how to keep your rations simple and cost-effective.

Hard to beat reseeding for productivity gains

Aidan Brennan says reseeding old pastures is one of the best technologies farmers have to improve productivity on farms.

31 July 2024
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Fearga red clover variety now available

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the developments in red clover breeding and management.

31 July 2024
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Organic farming and reseeding

With growing numbers of farmers either organic or in the process of converting to organic farming, Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options around reseeding.

1 April 2024
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Steps to establish a grass and clover sward

Teagasc researcher Michael Egan outlines the steps involved in establishing a successful perennial ryegrass and white clover sward.

31 March 2024
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Selecting the best grass varieties in 2024

Grassland researchers Tomas Tubritt and Michael O’Donovan fromTeagasc, Moorepark, look at some of the considerations farmers should be making before choosing a grass variety.

29 March 2024
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New clover-safe spray on the market

Aidan Brennan looks at the new clover-safe spray that is licensed for use to kill docks and other weeds in.

27 March 2024
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What to consider for reseeding this spring

Declan Collins looks at how farmers can get a successful reseeding plan in place this spring.

27 March 2024
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Reseeding season almost here

Aidan Brennan takes a look at what articles are in the focus on reseeding and argues that there could be more reseeding done this year than normal.

27 March 2024
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Is red clover a runner this summer?

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the advantages of red clover and some of the things to watch out for when sowing the crop.

20 March 2024
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