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The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

While predictions for the week ahead are good for most of the country, many farms will continue to struggle due to near-nil rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 August 2026

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

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Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

IGA Summer tour: the O’Gormans’ story

IGA Summer tour: the O’Gormans’ story

GRASS & FEEDING 29 July 2026

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

GRASS & FEEDING 25 July 2026

Lack of soil moisture affecting the whole country

Lack of soil moisture affecting the whole country

Lack of soil moisture affecting the whole country

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

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The Grass Week: further lack of rain spells trouble for some

The Grass Week: further lack of rain spells trouble for some

Farmers in the east and south - and to a lesser extent in the west and north - will come under significant pressure now with a further lack of rain on the horizon.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Panic slowly may be the best approach

Panic slowly may be the best approach

As moisture deficits continue to rise, farms in parts of Munster and Leinster are now under pressure, with growth rates falling rapidly.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

With a continuation of dry, hot weather, trying to hold farm cover is a priority on all farms with supplementation needed for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Soil moisture deficits are on the rise, and already some farms are starting to feel the effects. With no rain forecast for at least ten days farmers will need to start getting prepared for a drought.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change in Ireland is likely to lead to an increase in grass growth rates, according to Teagasc researcher Elodie Ruelle.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Watch: ‘every succession plan is individual and unique’

Watch: ‘every succession plan is individual and unique’

Dairy Women Ireland hosted a regional event on Caroline Hanrahan’s dairy farm in Co Cork to help normalise the need for succession conversations.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Farms need to act with the future in mind

Farms need to act with the future in mind

As some parts of the country look set to face a spell of dry weather in the next two weeks, the actions taken this week could have a big impact on the farm.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

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Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

With the future of dairy farming shaped by rising costs, herd performance and the need to make every investment count, the decisions farmers make today will have a lasting impact on farm profitability

Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

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