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The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

Farmers who had been seeing grazed-off paddocks struggling to grow should see the tide turn with warmer weather coming to Ireland over the next number of days.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 May 2026

The Grass Week: growth set to rise with improved soil temperatures

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Weekend forecast looks promising

Weekend forecast looks promising

GRASS & FEEDING 20 May 2026

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

The Grass Week: dipping soil temperatures doing nothing for grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 16 May 2026

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

Key messages for summer 2026

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

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Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

Flexibility of management when it comes to clover

A group fo dairy farmers from across the country met recently to asses the impact increasing clover levels on their farms had over the past five years. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 April 2026

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

As we get into periods of high growth, cover per cow needs close attention on farms. The optimum figure is between 170kg DM/ha to 180kg DM/ha.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 April 2026

Growth rates starting to take off

Growth rates starting to take off

Management of grass can become challenging at this time of year with growth starting to rise above demand. Decision making needs to be prompt, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 April 2026

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 8 April 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 8 April 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 8 April 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 8 April 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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