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Five steps to consider when reseeding

From choosing the right paddock to resisting drought, reseeding is an excellent investment, writes Daire Cregg.

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

Five steps to consider when reseeding

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Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

Getting on top of weed control in new swards

Getting on top of weed control in new swards

RESEEDING 2 August 2026

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

To reseed or not to reseed as drought continues in parts

To reseed or not to reseed as drought continues in parts

To reseed or not to reseed as drought continues in parts

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

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On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

Sarah Walsh and Michael O' Donovan analyse a recent long-term study of different perennial ryegrass varieties carried out on commercial farms.

RESEEDING 19 July 2026

Drought likely to delay autumn reseeds

Drought likely to delay autumn reseeds

In this week's focus, we're discussing autumn reseeding, weed management, the top grass and clover varieties and how stubble turnips are working for one farm in Cork.

RESEEDING 19 July 2026

Performance of white clover varieties under intensive grazing

Performance of white clover varieties under intensive grazing

Ciara Carroll and Michael O’Donovan of Teagasc review a study analysing white clover variety performance under intensive grazing, as it is implemented on commercial farm systems.

RESEEDING 19 July 2026

What are the options when it comes to winter forage crops?

What are the options when it comes to winter forage crops?

Daire Cregg looks at the options for farmers when it comes to sowing winter forage crops this autumn.

RESEEDING 19 July 2026

The most cost-effective feeds for a drought

The most cost-effective feeds for a drought

Daire Cregg looks at how farms can look to minimise the cost of supplementing cows during the drought situation.

BLANK 19 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: Cooley sheep breeders store lambs sale tops at €157

Camera at the Mart: Cooley sheep breeders store lambs sale tops at €157

On Saturday, Carnaross Mart hosted the Cooley sheep breeders special store lamb and cull ewes sale.

MARKETS 19 July 2026

Most new diseases walk in the front gate

Most new diseases walk in the front gate

The greatest risk of new diseases entering a flock is via purchased animals carrying diseases that are not present in the flock.

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

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