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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

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

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No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

The Grass Week: dry farms struggling to hit growth predictions

GRASS & FEEDING 8 August 2026

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Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

Maternal genetics and management key to success at IGA beef walk

Sebena Moynaghs’s pedigree Charolais herd blows most commercial enterprises out of the water with regard kilos of beef produced per ha as well as the 370-day calving interval of the herd.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass+ Beef: tide slowly turning on grass growth

Grass growth does appear to be turning the right way anywhere there is some adequate rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Rain arrives but recovery will be slow

Heavy rainfall in some parts this week will break the dry conditions but normal grass growth recovery will take several weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?

Brendan Horan looks at the role stubble turnips and other summer crops can play in reducing supplement during a drought.

RESEEDING 22 July 2026

Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

Pedigree Charolais herd impresses at IGA beef walk

Sebena Moynaghs’s pedigree Charolais herd blows most commercial enterprises out of the water with regard kilos of beef produced per ha, as well as the 370-day calving interval of the herd.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

Soil moisture deficit figures are sitting between 30mm and 90mm, with the southeast being the hardest hit.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

Grass+ Beef: farms under serious pressure for grass supply

While last week most beef farms were in a relatively good position, another dry week has spelled trouble for many, with growth slumping below demand significantly.

GRASS & FEEDING 22 July 2026

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