Part of the worlds largest grass research & breeding company. Focused on maximising Ireland's Grass & Forage potential with Irelands largest grass trial ground.
We always get asked why Vast isnt on the PPI
Its because the PPI is a cutting trial and Vast is a grazing variety so its real strengths arent reflected. We go with the cow's prefernece when picking our grass varieties
#Vast#Grazing
Trinity researchers have found a sustainable way of reducing synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use in farming while increasing grassland yields.
Professor of Statistics, Caroline & PhD candidate, James O’Malley outline their exciting results, just published @ScienceMagazine
Delighted to be involved in thos global MSS project published in @ScienceMagazine no less!
@DLF_IRL trial ground in Waterford was one of the study sites to show the power of diversity in Ag
Winter-active plantain varieties like #Agritain have been shown to reduce nitrate loss from pasture by up to 90% and increase forage yield!
#derogation
Near 10% methane reduction, over 90% nitrate loss reduction, increased forage production...wonder when plantain will catch on??
@cian_minogue
If this was white clover our knickers would be well n truly twisted!
@teagasc
Our Autumn Meeting takes place on Tuesday 28th October when we visit the dairy farm of David Hunter at Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone
An impressive young farmer who made the switch to dairying after attending Greenmount Campus @DiscoverCAFRE
Watch press & our socials for more info