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Growth starting to take off on farms

Better weather and longer days have seen growth rates rise steadily. Farms should be grazing hard at this stage to get back on target after a tough February.

GRASS & FEEDING 11 March 2026

Growth starting to take off on farms

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Some dry weather at last

Some dry weather at last

GRASS & FEEDING 4 March 2026

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

The Grass Week: spring rotation planner thrown out of kilter

GRASS & FEEDING 28 February 2026

Poor weather continues to cause problems

Poor weather continues to cause problems

Poor weather continues to cause problems

GRASS & FEEDING 25 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

FERTILIZERS 22 February 2026

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The Grass Week: wet weather continues to hamper grazing efforts

The Grass Week: wet weather continues to hamper grazing efforts

Despite us being in the latter half of February, many farmers are yet to get any stock out to grass with grazing conditions never seen before on some farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 January 2026

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

The new rules around CBAM are another challenge facing the fertiliser industry, which ultimately affects farmers.

FERTILIZERS 18 January 2026

What is CBAM and how does it work?

What is CBAM and how does it work?

On behalf of the Irish Fertiliser Manufacturers and Blenders Association, Kieran Holden from Origin Enterprises explains CBAM, what it is and how it impacts farmers.

FERTILIZERS 18 January 2026

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Tough conditions are continuing to stall grazing

Growth rates are set to be low for the week ahead with a mix of rain and cold weather expected

GRASS & FEEDING 18 January 2026

East gets the brunt while west escapes

East gets the brunt while west escapes

It's been a very challenging start to the year for farmers on the east coast, with over three times the normal amount of rain falling, writes Aidan Brennan.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 January 2026

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

As the start of the grazing season kicks off, the roles are very much reversed at the moment. Farms in the east are far wetter than farms in the west of the country.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 January 2026

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

There has been no big change in milk replacer costs despite the sharp downturn in dairy markets, writes Aidan Brennan.

CALVES 18 January 2026

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Inform Nutrition marks 40 years with major €5m investment in premix plant

Cork-based Inform Nutrition Ireland Ltd, is marking 40 years in business with a further €5 million capital investment designed to accelerate growth, strengthen capacity and future-proof the company.

Inform Nutrition marks 40 years with major €5m investment in premix plant

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