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The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

Growth rates in the southeast are rivalling April and May growth in some cases, as the combination of rainfall and heat have finally married together.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 September 2026

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

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Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

The Grass Week: change of tact needed for autumn grazing management

The Grass Week: change of tact needed for autumn grazing management

GRASS & FEEDING 5 September 2026

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

GRASS & FEEDING 26 August 2026

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

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Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Substantial differences in growth between farms requires different grazing management objectives for the next two weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

There was substantial differences in rainfall across the country this week, resulting in big differences in regrowth.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

While predictions for the week ahead are good for most of the country, many farms will continue to struggle due to near-nil rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Heavy rainfall in some parts this week will break the dry conditions but normal grass growth recovery will take several weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

Farmers 'better off doing rain dance' than burning diesel in current weather

Trying to spread water to make grass grow is a waste of farmers' time and just burns diesel, attendees at a farm walk in west Cork heard last week.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 August 2026

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Brendan Horan looks at the role stubble turnips and other summer crops can play in reducing supplement during a drought.

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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