Waterford farmers host event on spring preparation strategies
Award-winning producers Anne Keane, Esther Walsh, and Oisín Shannon are set to lead a practical farm walk this week. The session will explore essential grassland management techniques and winter fodder planning to ensure optimal performance for the coming season.
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Munster Pasture Progress Award winners Anne Keane, Esther Walsh, and Oisín Shannon are scheduled to host an informative farm walk on 9 October 2026. Commencing at 11am in Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford (X42 DH77), the event aims to provide attendees with actionable insights into preparing their own operations for a successful spring. The hosts will reflect on five years of significant progress, highlighting improvements in grazing performance, milk solids production, and overall grassland management.
During the event, the team will detail their successful herd performance, which recently achieved over 550 kg of milk solids per cow, alongside an impressive 84% six-week calving rate. Discussion topics will include the farm’s strategic reseeding policy, the integration of clover, and the management of a 35-acre red clover crop. Furthermore, the hosts will share key performance indicators, such as annual tonnage grown and pre-grazing yields, to illustrate how data-driven decisions can drive future productivity.
A central focus of the day will be the critical importance of autumn grazing plans to ensure sufficient grass availability for the following spring. The hosts will also present a comprehensive fodder budget, offering practical solutions for managing reserves throughout the winter months. Those interested in learning more about the Grass10 Campaign and the Pasture Progress Awards can find additional details on the official Teagasc website.
During the event, the team will detail their successful herd performance, which recently achieved over 550 kg of milk solids per cow, alongside an impressive 84% six-week calving rate. Discussion topics will include the farm’s strategic reseeding policy, the integration of clover, and the management of a 35-acre red clover crop. Furthermore, the hosts will share key performance indicators, such as annual tonnage grown and pre-grazing yields, to illustrate how data-driven decisions can drive future productivity.
A central focus of the day will be the critical importance of autumn grazing plans to ensure sufficient grass availability for the following spring. The hosts will also present a comprehensive fodder budget, offering practical solutions for managing reserves throughout the winter months. Those interested in learning more about the Grass10 Campaign and the Pasture Progress Awards can find additional details on the official Teagasc website.
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