Drought

Tirlán outlines key steps for managing drought on dairy farms

Tirlán's technical and farm support team discussed actions farmers could take to protect grass supplies, maintain animal performance and safeguard animal welfare during drought.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Tirlán outlines key steps for managing drought on dairy farms

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'Would we welcome a drop of rain? Absolutely'

'Would we welcome a drop of rain? Absolutely'

NEWS 22 July 2026

The most cost-effective feeds for a drought

The most cost-effective feeds for a drought

BLANK 22 July 2026

Ten actions to cope with drought on sheep farms

Ten actions to cope with drought on sheep farms

Ten actions to cope with drought on sheep farms

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Dairy Management: deciding on what to feed

Dairy Management: deciding on what to feed

Dairy Management: deciding on what to feed

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

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Lack of soil moisture affecting the whole country

Lack of soil moisture affecting the whole country

As the drought continues farms in the northwest and west are starting to see significant drops in growth rates but they are still over two weeks behind those further south.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 July 2026

Editorial: Drought special

Editorial: Drought special

In some areas, it will take 90mm of rain to return to normal conditions.

VIEWPOINTS 21 July 2026

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

The Department of Agriculture issued a reminder to farmers stating that a higher crude protein content concentrate can be fed to maintain animal welfare and meet dietary needs

NEWS 21 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Many parts of the east and southeast are contending with drought conditions, and while much of the west and north have escaped thus far, grass supplies have gotten much tighter.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Grazing and feed management during a drought

Grazing and feed management during a drought

With most of the country now affected by the ongoing drought, Joe Patton and Michael O'Donovan look at what farmers can do to manage grass and feed over the coming weeks.

MANAGEMENT 21 July 2026

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

The IFA has urged forestry owners to remain vigilant as dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

NEWS 21 July 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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