Hay

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Farmers all over the country and not just those affected by drought should complete a winter forage budget to identify any potential deficits or surpluses early

GRASS & FEEDING 2 September 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

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€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

NEWS 26 August 2026

Continental interest in Irish hay

Continental interest in Irish hay

NEWS 13 August 2026

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

NEWS 12 August 2026

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area?

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area?

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area?

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area

Share your views: what are hay and straw costing in your area

We want to hear what farmers are paying and receiving for hay and straw across the country.

NEWS 14 July 2026

900 round hay bales sell for average of €22/bale

900 round hay bales sell for average of €22/bale

The on-farm auction took place on Monday evening in Banogue, Co Wexford, and was handled by Quinn Property.

NEWS 14 July 2026

900 round hay bales sell for average of €22/bale

900 round hay bales sell for average of €22/bale

The on-farm auction took place on Monday evening in Banogue, Co Wexford, and was handled by Quinn Property.

NEWS 14 July 2026

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

The auction, handled by Quinn Property Sales, takes place on Monday 20 July at 7pm.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Home Farm: grass slows as harvest starts

Home Farm: grass slows as harvest starts

The combine came over on Sunday afternoon and we began first thing Monday morning.

VIEWPOINTS 14 July 2026

Editorial: coping with the weather

Editorial: coping with the weather

Grass growth has tailed off, with the result that supplementary feed has had to be introduced on some farms to replace the grass in the diet.

VIEWPOINTS 14 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

The Department has laid out a number of step that farmers and horse and pet owners can take to protect their animals during the current hot weather.

NEWS 14 July 2026

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