Grass quality

Farmer Writes: the importance of cleaning out paddocks well

Pádraig Callanan writes about grass management and spraying docks on his dairy farm in Abbeyleix, Co Laois.

FARMER WRITES 14 October 2026

Farmer Writes: the importance of cleaning out paddocks well

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Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

GRASS & FEEDING 23 September 2026

Maximise grass recovery after rain

Maximise grass recovery after rain

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

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Sheep Management: Store lamb budgets, ram effect and 2027 festival dates

Sheep Management: Store lamb budgets, ram effect and 2027 festival dates

The Teagasc store lamb calculator is equally useful for farmers planning to buy stores or those in two minds to sell or retain on and finish.

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 8 July 2026

Farms need to act with the future in mind

Farms need to act with the future in mind

As some parts of the country look set to face a spell of dry weather in the next two weeks, the actions taken this week could have a big impact on the farm.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Last week’s heavy rain combined with this week’s heat has helped hold growth well, with very few farms finding themselves tight on grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

As growth rates remain lower this week, farms with a cover per cow well below the target of 170kg DM/ha may need to take action, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

A number of paddocks have been removed as surplus bales – with 15 acres cut on Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 12 June 2026

How should farms be managing grass at this time of year?

How should farms be managing grass at this time of year?

With grass growth up and grass quality a challenge, Daire Cregg reports how one discussion group is planning to manage the situation over the coming weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 June 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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