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The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

After a slow start to spring, a fall in soil temperatures over the last few days has done little to abate a lackluster growth season so far.

GRASS & FEEDING 16 May 2026

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

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Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

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Growth rates starting to take off

Growth rates starting to take off

Management of grass can become challenging at this time of year with growth starting to rise above demand. Decision making needs to be prompt, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Starting with just 30 dairy cows in the early 1990s, Alan McCormick has made remarkable progress in his dairying career. Now joined by his son Craig, the duo are among the top farmers in the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

A good week of weather at last

A good week of weather at last

After months of challenging spring weather, a spell of good weather has finally come. Growth rates are expected to rise in the coming weeks above demand, writes Daire Cregg

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

More rain is affecting grazing progress

More rain is affecting grazing progress

After a week of heavy rain in most areas, grazing conditions have become challenging, particularly for those on heavier land.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

Farm cover needs assessing this week

Farm cover needs assessing this week

After another mixed week of grass growth, predictions for the next seven days are showing a lift across the country. Walking the farm is important to assess the farm cover situation.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

Second rotation comes into view

Second rotation comes into view

As we move into the first week of April, drier farms are preparing to start their second round.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 March 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the latest developments in the Pasture Profit Index and examines the new varieties on the list for 2026.

RESEEDING 29 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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