Grazing

Vast variability in growth after rain

There was substantial differences in rainfall across the country this week, resulting in big differences in regrowth.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

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Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

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Farmer Writes: a bull with no trousers

Farmer Writes: a bull with no trousers

Breeding is a little hit and miss for us so far but hopefully now with a bit more humid weather they’ll start to show stronger heats.

FARMER WRITES 22 July 2026

Mayo’s drought may be over, but it persists elsewhere

Mayo’s drought may be over, but it persists elsewhere

Soil moisture deficts exceeding 90mm still persist in the south east and with no heavy rain forecast are likely to persist

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Tirlán outlines key steps for managing drought on dairy farms

Tirlán outlines key steps for managing drought on dairy farms

Tirlán's technical and farm support team discussed actions farmers could take to protect grass supplies, maintain animal performance and safeguard animal welfare during drought.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

While last week most beef farms were in a relatively good position, another dry week has spelled trouble for many, with growth slumping below demand significantly.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Farmer Writes: grass growth comes to a halt

Farmer Writes: grass growth comes to a halt

The reseed is another casualty of the dry spell. It still hasn’t struck properly, but I’m still optimistic that it will come right.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Lungworm vaccine to be withdrawn next year

Bovilis Huskvac is an oral vaccine which is given to calves prior to turnout in the form of two doses four weeks apart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

New push for NI farms to buy from TB herds

Two types of alternative control herds are available, namely controlled finishing units and calf rearing units.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

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