Farm walks

Sticking to grass budget critical as growth drops off

With dry weather and excellent grazing conditions, it's important not to reduce overall farm cover below target levels this week, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 9 November 2026

Sticking to grass budget critical as growth drops off

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 12 August 2026

Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

Sheep Management: worm control, SIS meal feeding, BCS records and diary dates

MANAGEMENT 29 July 2026

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

NEWS 24 July 2026

Teagasc to host organic dairy farm walks

Teagasc to host organic dairy farm walks

Teagasc to host organic dairy farm walks

NEWS 29 June 2026

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CODD control all about limiting establishment opportunities

CODD control all about limiting establishment opportunities

The disease is hard to control once it enters a farm and controlling scald and footrot is central to keeping disease prevalence at a manageable level.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 June 2026

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Searching out skills leads to success for Kerry brothers

Building up experience and skills by working on other farms and in other businesses has paid off for north Kerry brothers, John and Micheál Casey. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Experience pays off for Kerry brothers

Getting experience and building up skills by working for others was a key to the success of Kerry brothers John and Micheál Casey, the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability farm walk heard.

BREEDING & HEALTH 19 June 2026

In pictures: a busy week as variety of walks and summer farm shows unfold

In pictures: a busy week as variety of walks and summer farm shows unfold

Some of our top photos from the past week include variety walks, silage and fertiliser work, livestock sales, agricultural shows and busy farmers across the country.

NEWS 14 June 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?