Management

The autumn ration-feeding dilemma

To feed or not to feed more ration? That is the stick-or-twist dilemma facing many dairy farmers this week, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 12 October 2026

The autumn ration-feeding dilemma

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Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

Beef management: worming, grass supplies and mart events

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Sheep Management: final breeding checks and crossbreeding

Sheep Management: final breeding checks and crossbreeding

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

Small fodder surplus on Tullamore Farm

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

Dairy Management: time to start closing up paddocks despite strong grass growth

MANAGEMENT 7 October 2026

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Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

Monitoring a herd's Body Condition Score is the critical step in monitoring autumn performance.

MANAGEMENT 25 September 2026

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

Weekend weather: more settled with the odd shower

High pressure to the south will dominate, with largely dry conditions and lighter winds compared to recent days.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Dairy management notes

Dairy management notes

In this week's management notes, Brendan Horan discusses closing up paddocks, slurry movements and getting the yard set up for the winter.

MANAGEMENT 25 September 2026

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Martin Merrick gives some practical advice on reducing the risk of grass tetany and prepping buildings for housing and looks at what events are coming up for the autumn beef series this week.

MANAGEMENT 25 September 2026

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

A significant change in the diet or environment can act as a stressor and trigger clostridial diseases in lambs, with the risk profile varying between farms.

MANAGEMENT 25 September 2026

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

Dairy Management: closing off paddocks for autumn

While grazing conditions are super at the moment, our attention now turns to the last rotation and setting the farm up for 2027.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 September 2026

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Weekend weather: scattered showers for weekend and highs of 19°C

Met Éireann has forecast highs of 19°C, with unsettled conditions for next week.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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