Winter feed

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

More than one-in-five dairy farmers reduced their dairy cow numbers in 2026.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

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Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

Dairy Management: wintering options, fertiliser and slurry deadlines

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

Wintering B&B options for dry stock and dairy farmers

Wintering B&B options for dry stock and dairy farmers

MANAGEMENT 21 September 2026

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

27% of dairy farmers without adequate winter fodder

NEWS 16 September 2026

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

Dairy Management: adapting quickly to autumn conditions

MANAGEMENT 31 August 2026

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Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

Make grazing decisions based on growth rate

There are substantial differences in growth rate between farms this week so measure grass supply before deciding what to do next.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 November 2025

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Weekend weather: highest temperatures of 19°C in largely dry conditions

Largely dry weather for the weekend, with mainly light winds and some overnight mist and fog.

NEWS 5 November 2025

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Many parts of the east and southeast are contending with drought conditions, and while much of the west and north have escaped thus far, grass supplies have gotten much tighter.

NEWS 5 November 2025

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

On-farm auction of 600 hay bales in Wexford

The auction, handled by Quinn Property Sales, takes place on Monday 20 July at 7pm.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

Farmer Writes: no shortage of grass

The paddocks are already a week later than I would like, and quality will only deteriorate further if they are left standing.

FARMER WRITES 5 November 2025

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Calculating straw requirements this winter period

Even with straw supplies and quality being good this year, straw in the shed is like money in the bank, writes Martin Merrick.

WINTER FEED 5 November 2025

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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