At the launch of Grass 2026, an Irish Farmers Journal event, supported by FBD Insurance, were Gary Abbott, Irish Farmers Journal; William Minchin, CEO, The Agricultural Trust; Simon Doocey, branch manager, FBD Insurance, Kilkenny; John Heslin, Irish Farmers Journal; Noelle Ryan, branch manager, FBD Insurance, Clonmel; and Peter Thomas Keaveney, Irish Farmers Journal. Grass 2026 takes place on Wednesday 29 April in Kilkenny. \ Philip Doyle

John Frawley attending the Teagasc spring grazing walk on Michael Harty's farm at Ballinamona, Norwood, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. \ Odhran Ducie

Calving season is in full swing around Ireland. On the farm of Timoleague-based dairy farmer David Deasy, calves are currently being born every day. Nepalese farm hand Krishna Bunchhen brings a newly born calf to be tagged. \ Andy Gibson

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