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Milk supplies bounce back after drought

The recovery in milk volumes in the southeast mirrors the jump in grass growth.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

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How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

SCHEMES 30 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

Grass+ Beef: time to start closing paddocks

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

Teagasc Grass10 celebrates its 400th newsletter

NEWS 28 September 2026

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The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

The Grass Week: predicted growth still over 50kg DM/ha

Strong grass growth continues to persist, with it being a saving grace for many farmers this back end.

GRASS & FEEDING 17 September 2026

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

Slurry spreading season granted one-week extension

The original closing date for slurry spreading on 1 October has been extended by one week in response to exceptional weather conditions.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

Fertiliser usage affected by drought

It was a tale of two halves for fertiliser use as for grass growth this year, writes Pat O'Toole.

NEWS 17 September 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

Sheep Management: bluetongue, temporary grazing and scheme actions

The bluetongue vaccine is safe to use at any time of the year but for best practice management vets are recommending administering before the start of the breeding season.

MANAGEMENT 17 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 17 September 2026

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

It's not the end of the fertiliser season just yet

Brendan Horan looks at options on grassland farms that could increase grass growth by 20% for the next six months.

NEWS 17 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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