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Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold temperatures by night have meant lower growth rates. This might be a blessing in disguise for some farmers where cover per cow is far too high.

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

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Key messages for summer 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Growth rates starting to take off

Growth rates starting to take off

Growth rates starting to take off

GRASS & FEEDING 29 April 2026

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Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Father-and-son duo making waves on the Atlantic coast

Starting with just 30 dairy cows in the early 1990s, Alan McCormick has made remarkable progress in his dairying career. Now joined by his son Craig, the duo are among the top farmers in the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

A good week of weather at last

A good week of weather at last

After months of challenging spring weather, a spell of good weather has finally come. Growth rates are expected to rise in the coming weeks above demand, writes Daire Cregg

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

More rain is affecting grazing progress

More rain is affecting grazing progress

After a week of heavy rain in most areas, grazing conditions have become challenging, particularly for those on heavier land.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

Farm cover needs assessing this week

Farm cover needs assessing this week

After another mixed week of grass growth, predictions for the next seven days are showing a lift across the country. Walking the farm is important to assess the farm cover situation.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

Second rotation comes into view

Second rotation comes into view

As we move into the first week of April, drier farms are preparing to start their second round.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 March 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Bandbridge steals the show for 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the latest developments in the Pasture Profit Index and examines the new varieties on the list for 2026.

RESEEDING 25 March 2026

Pest control in reseeded swards

Pest control in reseeded swards

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the key pests and weeds that can affect the performance of reseeds.

RESEEDING 25 March 2026

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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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