Winter feed

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

A recent Irish Farmers Journal survey found that 27% of dairy farmer respondents did not have enough fodder for the coming winter.

NEWS 16 September 2026

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

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Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

MANAGEMENT 31 August 2026

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

GRASS & FEEDING 26 August 2026

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

NEWS 21 August 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

NEWS 12 August 2026

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Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Many parts of the east and southeast are contending with drought conditions, and while much of the west and north have escaped thus far, grass supplies have gotten much tighter.

NEWS 12 October 2025

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 12 October 2025

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

The paddocks are already a week later than I would like, and quality will only deteriorate further if they are left standing.

FARMER WRITES 12 October 2025

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Even with straw supplies and quality being good this year, straw in the shed is like money in the bank, writes Martin Merrick.

WINTER FEED 12 October 2025

How much meal do weanlings need?

How much meal do weanlings need?

Adam Woods takes a look at feeding weanlings this winter to optimise liveweight gain.

MARKETS 12 October 2025

Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Adam Woods takes a look at what’s inside this week’s special winter-feeding focus.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 October 2025

Balancing concentrates with silage quality and target gains

Balancing concentrates with silage quality and target gains

Martin Merrick reports from the recent farm walk hosted by Future Beef farmer John Barry where prepping for winter was the topic of the day.

WINTER FEED 12 October 2025

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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