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The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

Many counties are still dealing with a near complete lack of rainfall, while the western coast and north have seen growth rates hit near normal levels again.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 August 2026

The Grass Week: drought still persisting in south and east

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Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

Fodder imports needed to avoid farm feed crisis, warns ICMSA

NEWS 14 August 2026

Drought costing over €3m per day

Drought costing over €3m per day

NEWS 12 August 2026

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

Drought forces farmers into winter mode

NEWS 12 August 2026

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

GRASS & FEEDING 12 August 2026

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Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

Editorial: national Fodder and Food Security Committee needs to meet immediately

While the drought isn’t affecting all parts of the country, it is having a severe impact in south and south eastern areas with farmers using up winter fodder stocks

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Vast variability in growth after rain

Vast variability in growth after rain

There was substantial differences in rainfall across the country this week, resulting in big differences in regrowth.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

Grass+ Beef: conditions remain tough as soil moisture deficits still bite

Conditions on many beef farms, especially those east of the Shannon, remain tricky due to little to no rainfall.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 August 2026

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Minister called on to reconvene national fodder committee

Ongoing dry weather is now starting to create major challenges on dairy and drystock farms across much of the country, the IFA has warned.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Farmers have been advised by Teagasc not to spread fertiliser until one week to 10 days after receiving rain.

NEWS 5 August 2026

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