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After a bit of respite in March, rain has returned and is throwing plans out of kilter in Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
After a week of heavy rain in most areas, grazing conditions have become challenging, particularly for those on heavier land.
After weeks of inclement weather producers are hoping there may finally be some light at the end of the tunnel to get the lambing and grazing season back on track
We let the light cattle out by day onto paddocks of both new and permanent grass, again with minimal damage.
Some much-needed reprieve in the weather has been seen in the last few days, which has given farmers the opportunity to get stock out, some for the first time this spring.
With an improved forecast and a longer stretch in the evening, many farmers will be hopeful to get at least some stock out on some drier ground.
After some heavy rain in the latter half of last week some farms hit pause on grazing but it's important to keep motoring through farm area if targets are to be met, writes Daire Cregg.
New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.
