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Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

The last cuts of silage have been late this year due to the drought and contractors have reported that yields are faring well while quality is struggling in some places as silage is damp.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

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Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

Grass growth takes most farmers out of fodder deficit

FEED 7 October 2026

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

NEWS 7 October 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

NEWS 30 September 2026

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

Dutch firm's clever silage grab designed to leave pit face 'like it was shaven'

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

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Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners seeing effects of drought on cow empty rates

Scanners across the country have reported that scanning is going well with no major shocks, however there are still a number of suckler herds to be scanned in the coming months.

NEWS 16 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 16 September 2026

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

More than one-in-five dairy farmers reduced their dairy cow numbers in 2026.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

For Wicklow dairy farmer Declan Bollard, a great rebound in autumn grass growth has filled a lot of the winter feed deficit, but scars from the summer drought remain, writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 16 September 2026

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Forage option on cards for farms with ACRES geese and swan lands

Fodder cut for sale would not be covered by the change and farmers intending on utilising the force majeure will need to notify the Department of Agriculture before doing so.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 16 September 2026

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

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

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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