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Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

With the year getting off to a slow start and lower volumes of fertiliser applied, there is a risk that some farms may fail to capitalise on peak May growth and face a feed shortage down the line.

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

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Contending with ongoing weather challenges

Contending with ongoing weather challenges

GRASS & FEEDING 8 April 2026

Feeding levels need to be precise

Feeding levels need to be precise

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Do not allow flesh to melt off ewes

Do not allow flesh to melt off ewes

Do not allow flesh to melt off ewes

GRASS & FEEDING 10 December 2025

The Grass Week: rainfall welcome on dry farms

The Grass Week: rainfall welcome on dry farms

The Grass Week: rainfall welcome on dry farms

GRASS & FEEDING 30 August 2025

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Sheep Management: fertiliser application, cobalt deficiency and worm control

Sheep Management: fertiliser application, cobalt deficiency and worm control

Farmers should avail of the relatively good grass growing conditions and ensure steps are taken over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth autumn grazing plan can be put in place.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 June 2025

Multispecies central to Sligo reseeding plan

Multispecies central to Sligo reseeding plan

Martin Merrick reports from a recent IGA walk held on the Higgins farm, where multispecies swards are a key part of reseeding and finishing store lambs.

RESEEDING 14 June 2025

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

Trouble could be brewing in the south and south east as soil moistures deficits hit a possibly dangerous high.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 June 2025

Tullamore Farm: lambs weaned as 43 more drafted

Tullamore Farm: lambs weaned as 43 more drafted

Shaun Diver reports on what’s been happening this week on Tullamore farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 14 June 2025

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

The preliminary results from a study evaluating finishing systems for organic lambs were presented in the organic village at Sheep 2025

GRASS & FEEDING 14 June 2025

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

This week has seen many farmers make use of the fine weather and wrap up some additional silage or even some hay.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 June 2025

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

Paddocks that are topped or mown in recent weeks may allow for mid-season weed control of pesky docks and thistles, while spring reseeds will now likely have to receive their pre-emergence spray.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 June 2025

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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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