Forage

Future grasslands: building resilience through adaptation to climate change

Dr Zoe McKay, assistant professor of grass and forage science at UCD and a farmer in Ballina, Co Mayo, reports on her 2025 Nuffield Ireland scholarship.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Future grasslands: building resilience through adaptation to climate change

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Flexible feeding: rethinking dry cow diets in a changing climate

Flexible feeding: rethinking dry cow diets in a changing climate

DAIRY DAY 3 November 2026

Steps to build resilience against weather impacts

Steps to build resilience against weather impacts

NEWS 28 October 2026

High health and welfare on M&S farm

High health and welfare on M&S farm

High health and welfare on M&S farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

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Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Martin Merrick details some key advice on managing grazing of forage crops this autumn and winter.

FEED 7 October 2026

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Fodder cut for sale would not be covered by the change and farmers intending on utilising the force majeure will need to notify the Department of Agriculture before doing so.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Farmers all over the country and not just those affected by drought should complete a winter forage budget to identify any potential deficits or surpluses early

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

Ragwort poisoning: the warning signs and why the risk may be higher this year

Ragwort poisoning: the warning signs and why the risk may be higher this year

Removing ragwort from grass or forage swards is labour and time intensive.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Feed management – top tips for the week ahead

Feed management – top tips for the week ahead

During the continuing drought in some areas this week, sourcing suitable alternative feeds to grass is becoming increasingly challenging.

MANAGEMENT 24 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann adds two smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Strautmann has expanded its Magnon range of forage wagons with the arrival of two compact, lower capacity models offering 32m3 and 38m3 capacities.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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