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Unseasonal weather conditions, both wet and dry, are putting Irish grass-based systems under pressure, with recent summers highlighting the vulnerability of perennial ryegrass swards to soil moisture deficits around the country. Read more
The use of white clover in grass mixtures has the potential to offset up to 150kg N/ha per year in chemical N fertiliser. With fertiliser prices volatile, the incorporation of white clover into grass swards has the potential to greatly reduce the reliance on inorganic N fertiliser and increase the financial and environmental sustainability of Irish farms. Read more
Grass remains the cheapest and most efficient feed available on Irish dairy farms, but not all grass mixtures perform the same. With rising input costs and pressure to reduce environmental impact, choosing the right grass seed mixture is more important than ever. Read more
Reseeding can seem like a big investment, but if the job is done well you will reap the benefits many years after the initial outlay. Read more
Many see the inclusion of white clover in grass mixtures as an unnecessary added cost or a box-ticking exercise for derogation and other schemes. But where clover is sown, established and managed correctly it could reduce chemical nitrogen application by 100-150kg/ha saving farmers up to 30% on fertiliser costs. Read more
Varieties like Nashota, Vast and Silago will boost spring growth. There are many factors that influence spring growth on farm from climate and soil type to soil fertility and farm infrastructure. But the easiest way to increase spring grass growth is to reseed with grass varieties that have the highest spring growth scores on the Pasture Profit Index (PPI). Read more
The profitability of Irish grass-based farming systems is not only dependent on how much grass is grown, but how much of that grass is utilised by the animal. Read more
DLF are excited to announce the release of Silago for the coming grass season. A top-rated Late Diploid with a PPI score of €140, Silago is a variety particularly suited to modern Irish silage and cut & graze systems. Read more
If you reseed just because you feel ‘you need to reseed’ or buy a grass mixture because that’s what the neighbours use, then you may get a poor return for your investment. Identify the field or paddock to reseed based on how much grass it typically grows or the level of weeds in the sward. Consider how you manage this piece of land and choose the appropriate grass mixture to best do the job you want it for. Read more
The Grass and Clover Recommended List aka the Pasture Profit Index is out for 2026. This is a tool that farmers can use to select the most appropriate grass varieties and mixtures for their farm based on grass traits such as spring growth, quality and grazing utilisation. Varieties are given a modelled € value for each trait and ranked. Interestingly, the top 5 varieties on the list are classified as Intermediate heading – but what role do these kinds of varieties have on Irish farms? Read more
DLF’s Grass & Forage brochure for 2026 is available now. This years edition contains the latest grass mixtures and grassland management advice from DLF’s expert forage team. Read more
The DLF team are hitting the road this summer! As well as attending the big summer shows, DLF will be hosting two special reseeding events with our Grass Partners Michael and David in Cork on July 22nd and Offaly on July 29th! Read more