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Clover delivers cattle worth €75/head more

Peter Doyle takes a look back at the 2025 results from the Derrypatrick Suckler research herd in Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath

GRASS & FEEDING 4 February 2026

Clover delivers cattle worth €75/head more

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No big reduction in milk replacer costs

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

CALVES 18 January 2026

The Grass Week: wintry conditions persist for grazing forage crops

The Grass Week: wintry conditions persist for grazing forage crops

GRASS & FEEDING 22 November 2025

Grass+ Beef: heavy rain in south and east to end grazing

Grass+ Beef: heavy rain in south and east to end grazing

Grass+ Beef: heavy rain in south and east to end grazing

GRASS & FEEDING 12 November 2025

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

GRASS & FEEDING 8 November 2025

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Grass+ Beef: wet weather forces majority of stock indoors

Grass+ Beef: wet weather forces majority of stock indoors

Wetter weather again over the last week has seen the majority of older cattle housed on farms across the country, with only weanlings left out for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

The Grass Week: closing up paddocks happening by default with weather

The Grass Week: closing up paddocks happening by default with weather

The recent turn in weather has resulted in many farmers housing all or some of their stock, as conditions just prove too challenging.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

The Grass Week: mixed weather but grazing conditions still holding up

The Grass Week: mixed weather but grazing conditions still holding up

While there have been some heavy showers over the last few days, the majority of farmers are still at grass with both beef and dairy stock.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

Grass+ Beef: rainfall hampers grazing in some areas

Grass+ Beef: rainfall hampers grazing in some areas

Recent heavy rainfall may have caused some poor graze outs, but the long-term outlook is relatively good for the last hurrah of grazing.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Winter feeding period critical for weight gains

Adam Woods takes a look at what’s inside this week’s special winter-feeding focus.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

Top five tips on ad-lib feeding

Top five tips on ad-lib feeding

Adam Woods takes a look at some tips around ad-lib feeding of meals this winter.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

Grass + Beef: dry spell combines with good growth

Grass + Beef: dry spell combines with good growth

While more stock remain at grass, in general this is being matched up but solid growth.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 October 2025

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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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