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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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Action needed where farm cover is low

Action needed where farm cover is low

GRASS & FEEDING 17 June 2026

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

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

INFRASTRUCTURE 3 June 2026

Blooming lambs love the creep feeder

Blooming lambs love the creep feeder

Blooming lambs love the creep feeder

FARMER WRITES 3 June 2026

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Quality challenges with high growth

Quality challenges with high growth

Temperatures were well up this week with growth rates lifting too. Managing grass quality will be challenging in the coming week as a result.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 December 2025

Growth rates starting to take off

Growth rates starting to take off

Management of grass can become challenging at this time of year with growth starting to rise above demand. Decision making needs to be prompt, writes Daire Cregg.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 December 2025

Finished cattle accruing losses of over €300 in factories – Teagasc

Finished cattle accruing losses of over €300 in factories – Teagasc

David Argue advised farmers to talk to their accountants and to run a budget before buying cattle in the present climate.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Second rotation comes into view

Second rotation comes into view

As we move into the first week of April, drier farms are preparing to start their second round.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 December 2025

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

OpenRoof meal store impresses in Dundalk

Martin Merrick profiles Agri OpenRoofs compact meal store which allows a full arctic lorry to tip meal with ease due to its folding roof section.

BUILDINGS 10 December 2025

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Over 650,000t of Mercosur feed imported

Grain and feed from Mercosur countries continues to be imported into Ireland at high levels according to data from the CSO.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Martin Merrick outlines some key advice ahead of preparing for Christmas, liver fluke and minerals for beef herds.

MANAGEMENT 10 December 2025

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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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