Grazing

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 17 April 2026

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

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Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

Weekend weather: drier weather on the way

NEWS 17 April 2026

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

NEWS 15 April 2026

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

Grass+ Beef: second round delayed while regrowth still low

GRASS & FEEDING 15 April 2026

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

Spring reminds us grazing can be hard

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

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More rain is affecting grazing progress

More rain is affecting grazing progress

After a week of heavy rain in most areas, grazing conditions have become challenging, particularly for those on heavier land.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 April 2026

Agri jobs: farm manager wanted for 500-cow herd in Cork

Agri jobs: farm manager wanted for 500-cow herd in Cork

The farm manager role offers accommodation and a competitive salary for the successful candidate, depending on their experience.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Beef Management: grass management, breeding preparation and vaccination

Martin Merrick gives advice on grass management amid a mixed spring, preparation for breeding and vaccination ahead of breeding and turn out.

MANAGEMENT 3 April 2026

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Grass+ Beef: ground still tender but more hope on horizon

Weekend weather in the west left ground saturated once again, but the forecast weather is more promising while growth is set to increase.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 April 2026

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Derek Robinson has decided not to finish some older cattle out of the shed.

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Karen McCabe had to summon the vet for a cow calving that needed a Caesarean – and that's when the fun started, she writes.

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

Weekend weather: unsettled, Storm Dave on way for Saturday

Weekend weather: unsettled, Storm Dave on way for Saturday

Met Éireann has forecast an unsettled weekend of weather for Easter, with Storm Dave on the way for Saturday.

NEWS 3 April 2026

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