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The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

Heavy rain on Friday and earlier in the week has caused grass dry matter to fall even further and is making good graze out a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

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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

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

GRASS & FEEDING 23 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

GRASS & FEEDING 16 September 2026

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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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 September 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Farmers all over the country and not just those affected by drought should complete a winter forage budget to identify any potential deficits or surpluses early

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

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 2 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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