Grass supplies

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

A spike in grass growth rates in recent weeks has allowed many farmers affected by drought to replenish supplies and has resulted in some very heavy covers developing on other farms

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

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

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

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

GRASS & FEEDING 26 September 2026

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

Sheep Management: realistic performance figures and slaughter performance

MANAGEMENT 16 September 2026

Still time to influence ewe condition

Still time to influence ewe condition

Still time to influence ewe condition

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

Grass+ Beef: September growth continues strong

GRASS & FEEDING 16 September 2026

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The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

Growth rates in the southeast are rivalling April and May growth in some cases, as the combination of rainfall and heat have finally married together.

GRASS & FEEDING 31 August 2026

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Sheep Management: fertiliser deadline, blowfly protection and diary dates

Decisions on fertiliser applications before the deadline of 15 September should take in to account existing grass supplies, demand and the productivity of swards receiving fertiliser.

MANAGEMENT 31 August 2026

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Hill ewes are especially responsive to improvements in body condition and meeting targets at breeding.

MANAGEMENT 31 August 2026

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Taking stock of winter forage supplies

Farmers all over the country and not just those affected by drought should complete a winter forage budget to identify any potential deficits or surpluses early

GRASS & FEEDING 31 August 2026

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Brendan Horan writes about management actions to reduce autumn lameness and maximise grass recovery this week.

MANAGEMENT 31 August 2026

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

As an example store lamb budget, let's consider a farmer who buys 50 crossbred lambs for £115 at an average liveweight of 37kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 August 2026

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

A week may be a long time in politics, but it can be even longer on farms looking for rain and growth this week, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 31 August 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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