Grass quality

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

Aidan Brennan visits the Casey farm at Kiskeam as part of the judging for the Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability competition.

MILK QUALITY 12 August 2026

Young dairy farmer sets sights on 120-cow herd after going full-time

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Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Sheep Management: Store lamb budgets, ram effect and 2027 festival dates

Sheep Management: Store lamb budgets, ram effect and 2027 festival dates

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

FARMER WRITES 8 July 2026

Farms need to act with the future in mind

Farms need to act with the future in mind

Farms need to act with the future in mind

GRASS & FEEDING 1 July 2026

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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 3 June 2026

Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

As growth rates remain lower this week, farms with a cover per cow well below the target of 170kg DM/ha may need to take action, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 June 2026

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

Grass growth explodes with rise in temperatures

A number of paddocks have been removed as surplus bales – with 15 acres cut on Tullamore Farm.

TULLAMORE FARM 3 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 3 June 2026

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 3 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 3 June 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 3 June 2026

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