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Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Attention to detail when it comes to calf rearing has delivered a net margin of over €2,600/ha to one Cork dairy-calf farmer. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

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Beef management: grass supplies, fertiliser and the Beef Welfare Scheme

Beef management: grass supplies, fertiliser and the Beef Welfare Scheme

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: rapid recovery in east for growth and cover

Grass+ Beef: rapid recovery in east for growth and cover

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

The Grass Week: change of tact needed for autumn grazing management

The Grass Week: change of tact needed for autumn grazing management

The Grass Week: change of tact needed for autumn grazing management

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

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Grass + Beef: rain brings growth but covers still low

Grass + Beef: rain brings growth but covers still low

Even with the very welcome rain, achieving a farm cover of 1,000kg DM/ha by mid-September will be unachievable for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Grass + Beef: big variation in a small country

Grass + Beef: big variation in a small country

Half of the country is growing well after getting rain in the past two weeks while the other half continues to struggle.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

There are substantial differences in growth rate between farms this week so measure grass supply before deciding what to do next.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

More farmers are able to afford to cut out silage out of the diet, but building cover ahead of the autumn will still be a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Substantial differences in growth between farms requires different grazing management objectives for the next two weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

Farmers in the southeast of the country have been hit hardest but there are many other regions in the south and midlands contending with negligible growth

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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