Grazing

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

More farmers are able to afford to cut out silage out of the diet, but building cover ahead of the autumn will still be a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

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Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

New Teagasc PHD to examine impact of solar PVs on biodiversity

NEWS 17 August 2026

49,000ac Montana ranch hits the market for €429/ac

49,000ac Montana ranch hits the market for €429/ac

49,000ac Montana ranch hits the market for €429/ac

NEWS 16 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

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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

Conditions on many beef farms, especially those east of the Shannon, remain tricky due to little to no rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 July 2026

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

Farmer Writes: making the most of the dry weather

The dry weather means suckler farmer, Tommy Moyles has a busier yard than usual for this time of year as stock come in for a boost of hay or silage.

FARMER WRITES 23 July 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass growth does appear to be turning the right way anywhere there is some adequate rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 July 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Heavy rainfall in some parts this week will break the dry conditions but normal grass growth recovery will take several weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 23 July 2026

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 23 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 23 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 23 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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