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Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

Farmers attending an early spring grass workshop held by Teagasc Roscommon / Longford were advised to capitalise on any opportunity to turn out stock and drive performance at a lower cost

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

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Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

Grass+ Beef: weather still tricky, but stock getting out

GRASS & FEEDING 11 March 2026

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

MANAGEMENT 9 March 2026

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

LETTERS 4 March 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga

Farm Tech Talk: calf and lamb health, fertiliser and the Bord Bia-IFA saga

This week, the team discusses the continued stand-off between Bord Bia and the IFA, as well as calving, lambing, fertiliser, bluetongue and the latest developments in Northern Ireland.

PODCAST 11 February 2026

Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells

Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells

Met Éireann has forecast more unsettled weather for the weekend with rain and showers on the way. There will be a brief dip in temperatures on Friday night, returning to normal on Sunday.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Dairy Management: no letup in bad weather

Dairy Management: no letup in bad weather

The wet weather is set to continue for another week with rain forecast for most days this week writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Grass+ Beef: grazing a pipe dream for many until conditions improve

Grass+ Beef: grazing a pipe dream for many until conditions improve

Martin Merrick gives the latest on grass growth and grazing conditions on beef farms, with continued wet weather causing major headaches for the majority of farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 February 2026

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Growth rates are set to be low for the week ahead with a mix of rain and cold weather expected

GRASS & FEEDING 11 February 2026

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Liam Stack, Dairygold Co-Op Ruminant Technical Manager explains the co-op's grassroots programme aimed at emphasising the importance of overall soil fertility with their suppliers.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

Some scanning operators are reporting hill sheep in poorer condition, raising the importance of adequate supplementary feeding

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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