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Dairy management: grass growth rates kicking on

When grass growth rates kick on, it means that farmers need to be quick to take action, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 30 March 2026

Dairy management: grass growth rates kicking on

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Muir rules out changing slurry closed period

Muir rules out changing slurry closed period

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Farmer Writes: at the tail end of calving

Farmer Writes: at the tail end of calving

FARMER WRITES 18 March 2026

Weather disrupting spring grazing plans

Weather disrupting spring grazing plans

Weather disrupting spring grazing plans

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

Is maize and beet necessary on dairy farms?

SPRING CROP OPTIONS 18 March 2026

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Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Projected nitrates production from sheep is now part of the new facility on MyAgFood.ie where farmers can track stocking rate compliance.

MANAGEMENT 27 February 2026

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

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

Martin Merrick gives the latest on where grazing and grass growth is, as weather fails to fully settle as we approach the half way point in March.

GRASS & FEEDING 27 February 2026

Be ready to turnout once conditions allow

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 27 February 2026

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Aidan Brennan looks at weather conditions for the week ahead and says, farmers that are on target for area grazed – need to be careful.

MANAGEMENT 27 February 2026

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

'Thoughts on calendar farming,' - Martin Mulvihill, Agriculture Consultant, Moyvane, Co Kerry.

LETTERS 27 February 2026

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 27 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 27 February 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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