Latest results from ongoing research by Teagasc indicate multi-species swards outperform ryegrass monocultures. As part of this research – which is ongoing at Johnstown Castle – Teagasc has been completing some studies based on multi-species swards.

“The interest in multi-species swards has been increasing as farmers feel the need to diversify their business away from the usual perennial ryegrass swards. For the study, plots have been developed which contain both ryegrass monocultures and multi-species swards – containing mixes of two, four, five and six species.”

Further information can be viewed at: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/multi-specie-swards-outperform-ryegrass-monocultures/