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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 18 July 2026

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

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Panic slowly may be the best approach

Panic slowly may be the best approach

GRASS & FEEDING 15 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

GRASS & FEEDING 11 July 2026

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

GRASS & FEEDING 8 July 2026

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

Climate change to increase grass growth rates

NEWS 7 July 2026

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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 20 June 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 20 June 2026

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

We went from some extremely wet June weather last week to nearly breaking the temperature record this week, but what does this mean for grass?

GRASS & FEEDING 20 June 2026

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Last week’s heavy rain combined with this week’s heat has helped hold growth well, with very few farms finding themselves tight on grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 20 June 2026

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Building up experience and skills by working on other farms and in other businesses has paid off for north Kerry brothers, John and Micheál Casey. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 20 June 2026

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

Liam Rochford from Cleariestown, Co Wexford was last week crowned the winner of the newly established 2025 Pasture Progress Award.

GRASS & FEEDING 20 June 2026

The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

Some farmers may have found themselves under pressure for grass over the last week, but are now coming out the other side of it with improved temperatures.

GRASS & FEEDING 20 June 2026

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