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Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Brendan Horan reports from the latest Tirlán FarmElevate farm walk held in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

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Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

GRASS & FEEDING 14 October 2026

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How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

Daire Cregg reports from the farm of Liam Rochford in Cleariestown, Co Wexford. Liam won this year’s Grass10 Pasture Progress Awards competition.

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

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

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Growth has remained strong this week, despite falling slightly. Grazing conditions are also good for now, but with high rainfall promised over the coming week, this could start to change.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

For Wicklow dairy farmer Declan Bollard, a great rebound in autumn grass growth has filled a lot of the winter feed deficit, but scars from the summer drought remain, writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

While grazing conditions are super at the moment, our attention now turns to the last rotation and setting the farm up for 2027.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 September 2026

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

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

Strong grass growth continues to persist, with it being a saving grace for many farmers this back end.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

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 23 September 2026

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