Due to the good ground conditions in many parts of the country, grazing has begun for the new year.

With uncertainty about what the spring will have in store in terms of weather, farmers are seizing the opportunity to save fodder and put cattle out to grass early.

James Croarkin in Smithboro, Co Monaghan, let some of his Jersey cows out to grass today.

Michael Clarke in north Mayo doing his best to reduce winter milk costs.

Ronan Siochru in Dingle, Co Kerry, is saving as many bales as he can for the spring.

Cathal O'Sullivan in west Cork is making the most of the conditions on his newly drained land.

Kenneth Bray, Co Westmeath, got this year’s grazing season under way last weekend.

Donal Sweeney has let his pedigree Holstein cows out to stretch their legs in Cork.

Alan Jagoe, Co Cork, has begun the grazing season in earnest.

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