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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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Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

Grazing rotation is heading for 20 days

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

NEWS 1 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: cows see lift in demand at Drumshanbo Mart

Camera at the Mart: cows see lift in demand at Drumshanbo Mart

Camera at the Mart: cows see lift in demand at Drumshanbo Mart

MARKETS 30 June 2026

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

The Grass Week: swing in temperatures and rainfall amounts stressing grass

GRASS & FEEDING 27 June 2026

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A mixed bag of baled silage in 2026

A mixed bag of baled silage in 2026

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson reckons he has a big range in quality across his silage bales

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2026

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Last week’s heavy rain combined with this week’s heat has helped hold growth well, with very few farms finding themselves tight on grass.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

Meet the inaugural winner of the Pasture Progress Award

Liam Rochford from Cleariestown, Co Wexford was last week crowned the winner of the newly established 2025 Pasture Progress Award.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

The Grass Week: temporary grass shortage easily rectified

Some farmers may have found themselves under pressure for grass over the last week, but are now coming out the other side of it with improved temperatures.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

Grass growth defies best practice advice

Grass growth defies best practice advice

Like most farmers, John Egerton has been struggling to manage grassland in recent weeks

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Zurn revive the double knife mower

Cereals 2026: Zurn revive the double knife mower

The Zurn Group have revived the double knife (finger-less) mower concept with its Bio Crop, a machine aimed at producing a clean cut with a low power requirement.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Grass+ Beef: grass hits cruise control with ideal conditions

Grass+ Beef: grass hits cruise control with ideal conditions

Farmers are finally relaxing now with growth staying good while much of the necessary corrections have been done.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 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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