Paddocks

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

Cows were used to coming into the yard on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork for the last few weeks but this should change following recent rain.

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

Farmer Writes: getting cows and calves ready for this week's TB test

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Maximise grass recovery after rain

Maximise grass recovery after rain

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Reseeding done and third-cut silage is in

Reseeding done and third-cut silage is in

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

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Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

One of the topics discussed in depth at Teagasc BEEF2026 was the utilisation of grass to a greater degree on beef farms, with key advice given on setting up a paddock system.

BUILDINGS 3 June 2026

Farmer Writes: I've been flat out not farming

Farmer Writes: I've been flat out not farming

Considering the circumstances, grass growth has been respectable and I'm happy with how the second-cut silage has turned out, James Strain writes.

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

David Clarke operates a grass-based dairy system outside Augher in Co Tyrone.

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

We went from some extremely wet June weather last week to nearly breaking the temperature record this week, but what does this mean for grass?

GRASS & FEEDING 3 June 2026

Grass growth defies best practice advice

Grass growth defies best practice advice

Like most farmers, John Egerton has been struggling to manage grassland in recent weeks

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

Grass+ Beef: grass hits cruise control with ideal conditions

Grass+ Beef: grass hits cruise control with ideal conditions

Farmers are finally relaxing now with growth staying good while much of the necessary corrections have been done.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 June 2026

Grass+ Beef: broken weather but strong growth persists

Grass+ Beef: broken weather but strong growth persists

The recent rainfall has halted silage but allowed grass to keep growing steadily, especially on dry farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 June 2026

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