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Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

Historically considered the poorest and least productive land, to now being seen as ecologically rich, farmers in South Roscommon have experienced a complete swing.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

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How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

NEWS 7 October 2026

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

Key tips on managing forage crops this winter

FEED 7 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

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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 23 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 23 September 2026

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

While grazing conditions are super at the moment, our attention now turns to the last rotation and setting the farm up for 2027.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 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 23 September 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

The bluetongue vaccine is safe to use at any time of the year but for best practice management vets are recommending administering before the start of the breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

Too much grass for autumn calving

Too much grass for autumn calving

Jessica Pollock runs a split spring and autumn calving dairy system outside Castlederg

FARMER WRITES 23 September 2026

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

Growth continues to exceed normal September levels on many farms and regular measurement will be required to manage it.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 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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