Grass quality

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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Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

Grass+ Dairy: growth sustaining well amid moisture and heat

GRASS & FEEDING 24 June 2026

Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

TULLAMORE FARM 12 June 2026

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

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

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

GRASS & FEEDING 10 June 2026

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Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

To treat scald effectively with footbathing lambs must stand in the footbath for the recommended period of time followed by standing on a dry, hard surface

MANAGEMENT 13 May 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 13 May 2026

Sheep Management: BCS, weaning decisions and Teagasc conference

Sheep Management: BCS, weaning decisions and Teagasc conference

With weaning approaching in mid-season lambing flocks it is important to take steps to have good-quality grass available to limit any setback in performance.

MANAGEMENT 13 May 2026

The Grass Week: controlling cover is name of the game

The Grass Week: controlling cover is name of the game

With growth having taken off in the last 10 days or so and looking good for the week ahead, controlling cover is the main priority on farms.

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Grass growth down 11% on 2025 levels

Grass growth down 11% on 2025 levels

Grass growth rates year-to-date are down on 2025 figures but are trending higher than the five and ten-year averages.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

Grass+ Beef: growth rates good but some still feeling a pinch

While growth rates are good overall, a share of farmers are still reporting a lag in regrowth on recently grazed paddocks. Martin Merrick and Cathal Gormley report.

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 2026

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold weather keeps a lid on growth rates

Cold temperatures by night have meant lower growth rates. This might be a blessing in disguise for some farmers where cover per cow is far too high.

GRASS & FEEDING 13 May 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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