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Grass+ Beef: superb finish to grazing 2026

With grazing finished or finishing on many farms, Martin Merrick reflects on what was a challenging year for grass growth.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 November 2026

Grass+ Beef: superb finish to grazing 2026

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Grass+ Beef: ground conditions improve for those still at grass

Grass+ Beef: ground conditions improve for those still at grass

GRASS & FEEDING 4 November 2026

Grass+ Beef: every day a bonus from now

Grass+ Beef: every day a bonus from now

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

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

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

Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

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Grass+ Beef: is now the time to lime?

Grass+ Beef: is now the time to lime?

With paddocks grazed off and ample rainfall, it might be a good time to get some lime on paddocks.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 October 2026

Dairy Management: The best milk response to ration for spring calving cows is du

Dairy Management: The best milk response to ration for spring calving cows is du

Brendan Horan writes about ration feeding during autumn, the new Johnes disease control programme and Dairy Day 2026.

MANAGEMENT 14 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

Lucy Christie reports from the annual event held on the Foyle beef finishing unit outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Ground is starting to get sticky along the west, but farmers east of the Shannon are coping well despite cattle flying through covers of grass.

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

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

With October having hit, now is the time to start closing up paddocks, to ensure grass is available and in the right place for next spring.

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

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

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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