Reseeding

More cows, more feed and grass growth struggling to keep up

Growing more feed on dairy farms has become a real challenge and innovative dairy farmers have responded writes Brendan Horan.

DAIRY DAY 4 November 2026

More cows, more feed and grass growth struggling to keep up

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High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

High intakes drive performance on Foyle beef unit

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Trial and error when reseeding grass

Trial and error when reseeding grass

FARMER WRITES 2 September 2026

Reseeding done and third-cut silage is in

Reseeding done and third-cut silage is in

Reseeding done and third-cut silage is in

FARMER WRITES 26 August 2026

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

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Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Kildare contractor puts Alstrong grass reseeding machine through its paces

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Kildare contractor Michael O’Shea, to find out how he’s getting on with the Alstrong Auctus one pass reseeding unit, three years after taking delivery.

FARM MACHINERY 19 August 2026

Dairy Management: maintaining performance and managing reseeds

Dairy Management: maintaining performance and managing reseeds

Brendan Horan writes about how to maintain animal performance in a cost effective way during the dry conditions.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Five steps to consider when reseeding

Five steps to consider when reseeding

From choosing the right paddock to resisting drought, reseeding is an excellent investment, writes Daire Cregg.

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Brendan Horan looks at the role stubble turnips and other summer crops can play in reducing supplement during a drought.

RESEEDING 3 August 2026

Getting on top of weed control in new swards

Getting on top of weed control in new swards

Brendan Horan outlines some recommendations for weed control when establishing new swards.

RESEEDING 2 August 2026

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Multispecies swards: from fad to failure?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at the current situation as it relates to multispecies swards in Ireland.

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

To reseed or not to reseed as drought continues in parts

To reseed or not to reseed as drought continues in parts

Daire Cregg discusses whether or not farms should be thinking about reseeding based on the current weather situation.

RESEEDING 1 August 2026

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