winter feed

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Many parts of the east and southeast are contending with drought conditions, and while much of the west and north have escaped thus far, grass supplies have gotten much tighter.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

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On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

NEWS 20 July 2026

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

FARMER WRITES 10 June 2026

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

WINTER FEED 5 November 2025

How much meal do weanlings need?

How much meal do weanlings need?

How much meal do weanlings need?

MARKETS 25 October 2025

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Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Adam Woods takes a look at what’s inside this week’s special winter-feeding focus.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

Balancing concentrates with silage quality and target gains

Balancing concentrates with silage quality and target gains

Martin Merrick reports from the recent farm walk hosted by Future Beef farmer John Barry where prepping for winter was the topic of the day.

WINTER FEED 1 January 1970

Good times in drystock can’t leave tillage behind

Good times in drystock can’t leave tillage behind

While good prices are seen across the dairy, beef and sheep sectors, we can’t forget the importance of supporting our tillage sector, writes Martin Merrick.

WINTER FEED 1 January 1970

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

‘Exceptional’ weight gains on Foyle beef unit

An annual open day was held on the Foyle finishing unit in Co Tyrone last Friday.

WINTER FEED 1 January 1970

Tirlán offers meal rebate in bid to avoid 'sharp drop in milk output'

Tirlán offers meal rebate in bid to avoid 'sharp drop in milk output'

Farmers supplying the co-op have taken a grass growth hit from recent spells of dry weather.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy Management: grass budgets and buying silage

Dairy Management: grass budgets and buying silage

Aidan Brennan says farmers that don't complete a grass budget and measure grass are shooting in the dark when it comes to grassland management.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability