Grass growth

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

There are substantial differences in growth rate between farms this week so measure grass supply before deciding what to do next.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 August 2026

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

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Sheep Management: lamb drafting progress and straw requirements

Sheep Management: lamb drafting progress and straw requirements

MANAGEMENT 26 August 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

NEWS 26 August 2026

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

NEWS 26 August 2026

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

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Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

The national fodder and feed security committee heard a strong call to action for drought-impacted farms, particularly in the south and east.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

More farmers are able to afford to cut out silage out of the diet, but building cover ahead of the autumn will still be a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 August 2026

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Substantial differences in growth between farms requires different grazing management objectives for the next two weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 August 2026

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Milk delivered to the co-op in August is running 8% behind the same period last year, as the co-op also announces liquid milk, autumn calving and seasonality payment rates.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Beef trade for all types of cattle stable despite factories' recent attempts to buy for less.

MARKETS 14 August 2026

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 August 2026

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

The possibility of State-subsidised fodder imports being required is 'almost certain' before the year is out, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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