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The final curtain for the 2026 grazing season

After an incredible autumn recovery, the 2026 grazing season is drawing to a close on many farms this week as remaining grass supplies are saved for spring.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 November 2026

The final curtain for the 2026 grazing season

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65,000 cows across 89 farms - how this New Zealand dairy giant keeps costs low

65,000 cows across 89 farms - how this New Zealand dairy giant keeps costs low

GRASS & FEEDING 11 November 2026

Should whole crop count under grass-fed standard?

Should whole crop count under grass-fed standard?

NEWS 10 November 2026

Dry conditions allowing for extended grazing

Dry conditions allowing for extended grazing

Dry conditions allowing for extended grazing

GRASS & FEEDING 4 November 2026

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

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Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Decisions on selecting concentrates should be focused primarily on the energy content of the feed and then protein conten/cost price.

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Sticking to autumn targets from now to 1 December will extend the grazing season this autumn while providing enough grass for next spring writes Brendan Horan.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

Brendan Horan visited the Taylor family from Portrush, Co. Antrim, who are now in their seventh season as dairy farmers.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

Normal autumn grazing conditions resume

With growth slowly returning to normal autumn levels, using all of the available grass and closing enough area for early spring are our main focus now.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 October 2026

How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

How a 152-cow Wexford dairy farm made €1,294 profit per cow last year

Daire Cregg reports from the farm of Liam Rochford in Cleariestown, Co Wexford. Liam won this year’s Grass10 Pasture Progress Awards competition.

GRASS & FEEDING 7 October 2026

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

Heavy rain on Friday and earlier in the week has caused grass dry matter to fall even further and is making good graze out a challenge.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Growth has remained strong this week, despite falling slightly. Grazing conditions are also good for now, but with high rainfall promised over the coming week, this could start to change.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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