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The Grass Week: east slowly coming out of drought

The return to normal is slowly appearing for a lot of farmers who were badly burnt up with the recent dry, hot weather.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 July 2025

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Grass+ Beef: cruise control button hit again with grass

Grass+ Beef: cruise control button hit again with grass

GRASS & FEEDING 23 July 2025

The Grass Week: growth ahead of average in north and on par or below in south

The Grass Week: growth ahead of average in north and on par or below in south

GRASS & FEEDING 19 July 2025

Grass+ Beef: grass growth ahead of demand for the majority

Grass+ Beef: grass growth ahead of demand for the majority

Grass+ Beef: grass growth ahead of demand for the majority

GRASS & FEEDING 16 July 2025

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficits continue to rise in south

GRASS & FEEDING 12 July 2025

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Grass+ Beef: dry spell could spell trouble for some

Grass+ Beef: dry spell could spell trouble for some

While most farms are in an okay position, the dry forecast could put pressure on grass supplies.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

The Grass Week: rain and grass in west but no rain and tight grass in south

The Grass Week: rain and grass in west but no rain and tight grass in south

Grass is plentiful in the northwest of the country, but opportunities to remove surplus are slim.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

Grass+ Beef: ample grass in northwest though pinch comes on drier soils

Grass+ Beef: ample grass in northwest though pinch comes on drier soils

Some drier farms have felt a slight pinch in growth this week, though the majority of farms across the country have seen excellent growing conditions.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

Above average grass growth in northwest

Above average grass growth in northwest

Ample soil moisture and warmer than average soils has seen growth rise above the long term average in the northern half of the country, while the southern half is seeing growth hit long-term averages.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Grass+ Beef: curtailing farm cover after recent spurt of growth

Grass+ Beef: curtailing farm cover after recent spurt of growth

Covers appear to still be building on farm, so skipping a round of nitrogen or taking out some more ground for bales may be in order.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

The Grass Week: making hay while the sun shines

This week has seen many farmers make use of the fine weather and wrap up some additional silage or even some hay.

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

Taking things to the next level in Tipperary

Taking things to the next level in Tipperary

Adam Woods reports from the Irish Grassland Association beef farm walk on Tim Meagher’s farm in Tipperary last week

GRASS & FEEDING 18 June 2025

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