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Dairy Management: take grassland control one week at a time
Aidan Brennan
Current growth rates remain good, writes Aidan Brennan, who says that farmers should manage grass based on current conditions and not to build covers expecting a drought.
10 May 2025 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: weekend rain should help hold growth
Depending on the level of rainfall that falls locally, growth should hold its own in the next week to 10 days.
7 May 2025 Grass & feeding
Grass+ beef: weather couldn’t be much better for many
The vast majority of farmers are lapping up the current weather conditions, but some are feeling a pinch already with the lack of moisture.
Parliament's agri committee votes in favour of tariffs on Russian fertiliser
Russian fertiliser tariffs will be a "serious concern' for Irish farmers, according to MEP Ciarán Mullooly.
6 May 2025 News
Farmer Writes: dry weather causing problems
English farmer Joe Collingborn gives an update on grass growth, the TB status of his herd and fertiliser.
5 May 2025 Farmer Writes
Dairy management: top tips for summer grassland management
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the tips for good grassland management this May.
5 May 2025 Management
Weekend weather: dry but cloudy at times
Highest temperatures on Saturday will be of 11°C to 15°C generally, with some well-scattered showers.
2 May 2025 News
Ireland meets EU emissions reduction targets for ammonia
The Environmental Protection Agency has published its 2023 assessment of five key air pollutants which affect air quality, health and the environment.
1 May 2025 Climate and environment
Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality
May is a critical month for grassland management and setting the grazing area up to ensure quality for the main grazing season.
30 April 2025 Management
Dairy management: Nitrogen rates, phosphorus deficiency and butterfat drop
High grass growth rates aren’t a reason to reduce fertiliser spreading rates, writes Aidan Brennan.
30 April 2025 Management
Fertiliser prices steady up
Urea was costing Irish farmers around €470/t in January, it rose to €545/t in March and is now sitting between €565/t and €570/t.
30 April 2025 News
How much nitrogen to spread this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at ways to grow more grass this summer by making best use of nitrogen and clover.
30 April 2025 Grass & feeding