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Is grazing really possible at the moment?

The simple answer is yes; grazing is possible but proceed with care. Make use of opportunity windows when they present themselves through good grassland management, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Is grazing really possible at the moment?

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Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

MANAGEMENT 2 February 2026

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

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Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to the upcoming calving season and says good habits around colostrum management are key.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Five steps to stay in control in 2026

Five steps to stay in control in 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at five steps dairy farmers can take in 2026 to remain profitable despite the milk price drop.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Dairy Management: slurry situation worsens as more rain on the way

Dairy Management: slurry situation worsens as more rain on the way

Very heavy rain across the country is set to continue with over 20mm of rain forecast for the coming week, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Planning time for spring grazing

Planning time for spring grazing

With calving just around the corner, time is running out to plan the start of grazing. For those who haven't yet, walking the farm and developing a spring rotation planner are key.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Dairy Management: spreading slurry and preparing for calving

Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers worried about wet land with slurry tanks filling up.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

Aidan Brennan previews some of the key articles coming up in this special focus on calves.

CALVES 21 January 2026

Why are 20% of heifers not making it to calving?

Why are 20% of heifers not making it to calving?

The number of replacement heifers not making it to calving was one of the key discussion points at the recent Positive Farmers Conference, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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