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Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

The weekend is forecast to bring a mix of cloud, showers and sunny spells, with rather breezy conditions.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

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Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

FEED 7 October 2026

Editorial: winter feed focus

Editorial: winter feed focus

Editorial: winter feed focus

VIEWPOINTS 7 October 2026

Sheep Management: final breeding checks and crossbreeding

Sheep Management: final breeding checks and crossbreeding

Sheep Management: final breeding checks and crossbreeding

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

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Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Grass growth over the last month has gone above and beyond what most people would have expected, but closing up paddocks still remains as important as ever, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 26 September 2026

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

The recovery in milk volumes in the southeast mirrors the jump in grass growth.

NEWS 26 September 2026

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

A spike in grass growth rates in recent weeks has allowed many farmers affected by drought to replenish supplies and has resulted in some very heavy covers developing on other farms

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

It is important to note that farmers wishing to spread slurry from 1 to 7 October must register with the Department’s nitrates section beforehand.

SCHEMES 26 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

With October having hit, now is the time to start closing up paddocks, to ensure grass is available and in the right place for next spring.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

The Grass10 newsletter was first published in 2018 as part of the Teagasc Grass10 campaign.

NEWS 26 September 2026

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

Strong grass growth continues to persist, with it being a saving grace for many farmers this back end.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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