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High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

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Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

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Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Growth continues to exceed normal September levels on many farms and regular measurement will be required to manage it.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Solid growth with the above average soil temperatures have meant that recovery has been excellent across the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

Irish grain and straw in focus for fodder stretching

There was a focus on keeping fodder local on the Teagasc stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships as livestock farmers look ahead to winter fodder.

NEWS 5 September 2026

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

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 5 September 2026

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

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

Martin Merrick discusses managing grass amid rapid growth, prudent use of fertiliser, the upcoming closing date for the Beef Welfare Scheme as well as some key events happening this week.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

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

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

A rapid recovery in the east and south of the country, which were hard hit by the summer drought, has seen conditions return to near normal for the first time in many weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

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

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

Farmers will have to change their autumn rotation plans in many cases, as there simply won't be enough grass on farm to graze as normal.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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