Daire Cregg

dcregg@farmersjournal.ie

Farms need to act with the future in mind

As some parts of the country look set to face a spell of dry weather in the next two weeks, the actions taken this week could have a big impact on the farm.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

Farms need to act with the future in mind

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Dairy Management: when’s the right time to pull the bull?

Dairy Management: when’s the right time to pull the bull?

MANAGEMENT 1 July 2026

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Wexford farmer wins 2025 Pasture Progress Award

NEWS 18 June 2026

Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

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Meet the finalists of this year’s Pasture Progress Awards

Meet the finalists of this year’s Pasture Progress Awards

Daire Cregg previews the regional finalists of the Grass 10 – Pasture Progress Awards competition.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 June 2026

Dairy Management: managing early reseeds

Dairy Management: managing early reseeds

Early reseeds are approaching the point of first grazing now. Good grazing management of these reseeds over the coming months is crucial for the long-term success of the sward, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 8 June 2026

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

Takeaways from Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle open day

At Wednesday’s open day in Teagasc’s Johnstown Castle, soil fertility, water quality and biodiversity were centre stage, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 8 June 2026

How should farms be managing grass at this time of year?

How should farms be managing grass at this time of year?

With grass growth up and grass quality a challenge, Daire Cregg reports how one discussion group is planning to manage the situation over the coming weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 June 2026

Heavy rain dampening grass growth slightly

Heavy rain dampening grass growth slightly

Despite a lot of rain over the last two weeks, growth on the majority of farms has remained high, and with better weather expected this weekend growth may push on again.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 June 2026

Dairy Management: setting heifer calves up for a good summer

Dairy Management: setting heifer calves up for a good summer

Heifer calves can often be forgotten about once they go to grass, but there’s still a couple of jobs that need to be done to set them up for a good summer, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 8 June 2026

Young Stock Podcast: striving for LA Olympic glory with Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke

Young Stock Podcast: striving for LA Olympic glory with Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke

Lisa O'Rourke is already a world champion but with the 2028 Olympics just two years away, it's clear she has her sights set on more. Lisa chats to Daire Cregg in this week's Young Stock Podcast.

NEWS 8 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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