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The Grass Week: controlling cover is name of the game

With growth having taken off in the last 10 days or so and looking good for the week ahead, controlling cover is the main priority on farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 May 2026

The Grass Week: controlling cover is name of the game

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Grass+ Beef: mowing out surplus to keep grass under control

Grass+ Beef: mowing out surplus to keep grass under control

GRASS & FEEDING 27 May 2026

The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

GRASS & FEEDING 23 May 2026

Grass+ Beef: rainfall welcome in the east while heat needed in the west

Grass+ Beef: rainfall welcome in the east while heat needed in the west

Grass+ Beef: rainfall welcome in the east while heat needed in the west

GRASS & FEEDING 20 May 2026

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

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

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

GRASS & FEEDING 16 May 2026

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Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

While growth rates are good overall, a share of farmers are still reporting a lag in regrowth on recently grazed paddocks. Martin Merrick and Cathal Gormley report.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: drier weather makes for more positive grazing progression

Grass+ Beef: drier weather makes for more positive grazing progression

The recent upturn in weather has come at the last hour but is still very much appreciated.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Martin Merrick discusses some key tasks to be completed, with grass buyers having to purchase stock to satisfy ANC, breeding kicking off and controlling weeds in grassland swards.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Despite some recent increases in grass growth, regrowths on paddocks are still low and when the first round is complete, farm cover looks set to drop for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Weekend weather in the west left ground saturated once again, but the forecast weather is more promising while growth is set to increase.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

The Grass Week: improved weather and moods as stock go out

The Grass Week: improved weather and moods as stock go out

Some much-needed reprieve in the weather has been seen in the last few days, which has given farmers the opportunity to get stock out, some for the first time this spring.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Grass+Beef: more hope for grazing in coming days

Grass+Beef: more hope for grazing in coming days

With an improved forecast and a longer stretch in the evening, many farmers will be hopeful to get at least some stock out on some drier ground.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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