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Action needed where farm cover is low

As growth rates remain lower this week, farms with a cover per cow well below the target of 170kg DM/ha may need to take action, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

Action needed where farm cover is low

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The Grass Week: controlling cover is name of the game

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Grass growth down 11% on 2025 levels

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Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

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GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold temperatures by night have meant lower growth rates. This might be a blessing in disguise for some farmers where cover per cow is far too high.

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What is the cost of grazing higher covers?

What is the cost of grazing higher covers?

Milk yield and milk protein are significantly impacted by grass quality and pre-grazing yield. Daire Cregg looks at the costs of not getting it right.

MANAGEMENT 6 May 2026

Cover per cow needs close attention

Cover per cow needs close attention

As we get into periods of high growth, cover per cow needs close attention on farms. The optimum figure is between 170kg DM/ha to 180kg DM/ha.

GRASS & FEEDING 6 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

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