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The Grass Week: rainfall hopefully to hold grass growth

The west and northwest will see the highest levels of rainfall over the next week, with the south east seeing the lowest volumes.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

Grass+ Beef: rainfall hopefully arriving just in time

While the rainfall has been sporadic so far, heavy rain will return at the weekend, which will hopefully prevent a major grass deficit.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

The Grass Week: dry spell set to take its toll on growth

Another week of no rain on the cards spells trouble with grass growth rates, though farm covers are generally good enough to sustain demand.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

Grass+ Beef: Growth holds but for how much longer

With little to no rainfall at the weekend, grass could easily stress out and go to stem and stall growth on a lot of swards.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

The Grass Week: weekend rain should help hold growth

Depending on the level of rainfall that falls locally, growth should hold its own in the next week to 10 days.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

Grass+ beef: weather couldn’t be much better for many

The vast majority of farmers are lapping up the current weather conditions, but some are feeling a pinch already with the lack of moisture.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

The Grass Week: bumper week for grass growth ahead as magic day happens

The forecast of warm dry weather, combined with recent rainfall, looks set to push grass growth levels up a gear over the bank holiday weekend and into next week.

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

The average person living in a nursing home under the Fair Deal Scheme pays €362.10/week in fair deal fees and an additional €53 in nursing home service charges.

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The Grass Week: rainfall hopefully to hold grass growth

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The Grass Week: weekend rain should help hold growth

Grass+ beef: weather couldn’t be much better for many

The Grass Week: bumper week for grass growth ahead as magic day happens

Home care an attractive alternative to nursing homes for farming families

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