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Sheep Management: fertiliser application, cobalt deficiency and worm control

Farmers should avail of the relatively good grass growing conditions and ensure steps are taken over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth autumn grazing plan can be put in place.

GRASS & FEEDING 30 July 2025

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Multispecies central to Sligo reseeding plan

Multispecies central to Sligo reseeding plan

RESEEDING 30 July 2025

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

Tullamore Farm: lambs weaned as 43 more drafted

Tullamore Farm: lambs weaned as 43 more drafted

Tullamore Farm: lambs weaned as 43 more drafted

TULLAMORE FARM 11 July 2025

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

Finishing organic hill lambs proving challenging

GRASS & FEEDING 3 July 2025

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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 26 April 2025

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

The Grass Week: weed control in older pastures and reseeds

Paddocks that are topped or mown in recent weeks may allow for mid-season weed control of pesky docks and thistles, while spring reseeds will now likely have to receive their pre-emergence spray.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 April 2025

The Grass Week: correcting paddocks and building silage stocks to the fore

The Grass Week: correcting paddocks and building silage stocks to the fore

While growth is holding well on farms, paddocks are getting on the stemmy side, so resolving this will be a priority for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 April 2025

10 tips for safer spraying in grasslands

10 tips for safer spraying in grasslands

There was a slight increase in the number of pesticide exceedances in public drinking water supplies in 2024, raising the importance of responsible spraying practices

GRASS & FEEDING 26 April 2025

The Grass Week: rainfall hopefully to hold grass growth

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 26 April 2025

Q&A on new clover requirements in grass reseeds

Q&A on new clover requirements in grass reseeds

All perennial rye grass-based reseeds must now incorporate at least 1.5kg/ha of naked clover seed or at least 2.5kg/ha of pelleted clover seed.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 April 2025

The Grass Week: variable grazing conditions as heavy rainfall hits some

The Grass Week: variable grazing conditions as heavy rainfall hits some

Grass growth is on par with normal, but some have found less favourable grazing conditions over the past week or ten days.

GRASS & FEEDING 26 April 2025

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