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Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

Many suckler herds are in the last third of their last round of grazing for 2026, with farmers in lighter ground getting away for a few weeks extra.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: closing paddocks as growth drops

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Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

Grass+ Beef: growth consistent but ground conditions less so

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

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Grass+ Beef: rapid recovery in east for growth and cover

Grass+ Beef: rapid recovery in east for growth and cover

A rapid recovery in the east and south of the country, which were hard hit by the summer drought, has seen conditions return to near normal for the first time in many weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

My Farming Week: balancing 27 suckler cows with shift work

My Farming Week: balancing 27 suckler cows with shift work

James Skehan is a part time suckler farmer, farming with his wife Joanne and children Nellie and Macartan in Bridgetown, Killaloe, Co. Clare.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

A temporary controlled extension to the slurry spreading period beyond 1 October has been requested by the FCI.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fast-tracked payments on table

Fast-tracked payments on table

Minister Heydon confirmed that the Fodder and Food Security Committee will meet this week, but is introducing no immediate support measures for drought-affected farmers.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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 15 August 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

My father greeted me with a pensive look on his face in the yard, as he said one of the calves was lame.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

To treat scald effectively with footbathing lambs must stand in the footbath for the recommended period of time followed by standing on a dry, hard surface

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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