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Grass+ Beef: grass growth ahead of demand for the majority

With it being a good year for grass growth for the majority of beef farms, it may now be a good time to think of an autumn reseed.

GRASS & FEEDING 16 July 2025

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The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

GRASS & FEEDING 12 July 2025

Grass+ Beef: dry spell could spell trouble for some

Grass+ Beef: dry spell could spell trouble for some

GRASS & FEEDING 9 July 2025

The Grass Week: rain and grass in west but no rain and tight grass in south

The Grass Week: rain and grass in west but no rain and tight grass in south

The Grass Week: rain and grass in west but no rain and tight grass in south

GRASS & FEEDING 5 July 2025

Grass+ Beef: ample grass in northwest though pinch comes on drier soils

Grass+ Beef: ample grass in northwest though pinch comes on drier soils

Grass+ Beef: ample grass in northwest though pinch comes on drier soils

GRASS & FEEDING 2 July 2025

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Above average grass growth in northwest

Above average grass growth in northwest

Ample soil moisture and warmer than average soils has seen growth rise above the long term average in the northern half of the country, while the southern half is seeing growth hit long-term averages.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Grass+ Beef: curtailing farm cover after recent spurt of growth

Grass+ Beef: curtailing farm cover after recent spurt of growth

Covers appear to still be building on farm, so skipping a round of nitrogen or taking out some more ground for bales may be in order.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

This week has seen many farmers make use of the fine weather and wrap up some additional silage or even some hay.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

Taking things to the next level in Tipperary

Taking things to the next level in Tipperary

Adam Woods reports from the Irish Grassland Association beef farm walk on Tim Meagher’s farm in Tipperary last week

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

Grass+ Beef: Late first cuts and early second cut on the cards this week

Grass+ Beef: Late first cuts and early second cut on the cards this week

While some farms are tidying up the last of the first cut crops, second cut is coming in for farmers who harvested in early May.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

Paddocks that are topped or mown in recent weeks may allow for mid-season weed control of pesky docks and thistles, while spring reseeds will now likely have to receive their pre-emergence spray.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

Grass+ Beef: surplus begins to build on farms

Grass+ Beef: surplus begins to build on farms

Good growth over the last fortnight with an expectation that this will continue point to surplus grass being on farms, which will have to be managed.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 June 2025

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