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Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

The national fodder and feed security committee heard a strong call to action for drought-impacted farms, particularly in the south and east.

NEWS 21 August 2026

Stretch fodder reserves to avoid empty pits this January - Teagasc

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Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide turning slowly on grass growth

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

NEWS 18 August 2026

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

MARKETS 17 August 2026

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The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

The possibility of State-subsidised fodder imports being required is 'almost certain' before the year is out, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Drought costing over €3m per day

Drought costing over €3m per day

Farmers forced to ramp up supplementary feeding as drought takes hold.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

Farmers are being forced to feed silage and concentrates, sell stock earlier and eat into winter fodder reserves, as prolonged dry weather takes its toll

NEWS 12 August 2026

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

Farmers in the southeast of the country have been hit hardest but there are many other regions in the south and midlands contending with negligible growth

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

While the drought isn’t affecting all parts of the country, it is having a severe impact in south and south eastern areas with farmers using up winter fodder stocks

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

There was substantial differences in rainfall across the country this week, resulting in big differences in regrowth.

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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