Grazing rotation

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

Strong growth continues to build grass supply

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Beef management: closing paddocks, nutrient application and ration composition

Beef management: closing paddocks, nutrient application and ration composition

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

NEWS 10 September 2026

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Avoid costly lapses in suckler herd breeding performance

Avoid costly lapses in suckler herd breeding performance

Avoid costly lapses in suckler herd breeding performance

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 July 2026

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Another difficult year to manage grass

Another difficult year to manage grass

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock currently has a surplus of grass on farm.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: grassland management, blowfly and shearing paperwork

Sheep Management: grassland management, blowfly and shearing paperwork

Grass growth rates are likely to hit peak levels in the coming days, and farmers should be geared up to take advantage of this and ensure quality is maintained for grazing.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Farmers attending an early spring grass workshop held by Teagasc Roscommon / Longford were advised to capitalise on any opportunity to turn out stock and drive performance at a lower cost

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

As calving has kicked off on suckler farms and dairy herds across the country, it’s important to ensure the grazing block is properly set up prior to the grazing season commencing.

BUILDINGS 1 January 1970

The Grass Week: how to manage targets with heavy rain promised

The Grass Week: how to manage targets with heavy rain promised

With a lot of rain promised in certain parts of the country over the weekend, farmers may need to target certain paddocks to keep meeting their autumn rotation targets.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves