Grass supplies

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

With growth slowly returning to normal autumn levels, using all of the available grass and closing enough area for early spring are our main focus now.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 October 2026

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

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Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

Weekend weather: mixed, changeable and breezy

NEWS 9 October 2026

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

Good grazing conditions slow dry cow sales

NEWS 7 October 2026

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

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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 9 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 9 September 2026

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Farmers completing budgets on whether to buy or sell store lambs are being advised by Teagasc to use realistic performance figures.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

Still time to influence ewe condition

Still time to influence ewe condition

The timeline is tight but farmers attending last week’s Teagasc sheep event in Roscommon were told that every effort to influence ewe condition will reap rewards

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Solid growth with the above average soil temperatures have meant that recovery has been excellent across the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

Growth rates in the southeast are rivalling April and May growth in some cases, as the combination of rainfall and heat have finally married together.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Decisions on fertiliser applications before the deadline of 15 September should take in to account existing grass supplies, demand and the productivity of swards receiving fertiliser.

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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