Grass supplies

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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Farmer Writes: grass supplies on a bit of a knife edge

Farmer Writes: grass supplies on a bit of a knife edge

FARMER WRITES 28 July 2025

Dairy Management : grass supplies vary

Dairy Management : grass supplies vary

MANAGEMENT 23 July 2025

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

Sheep Management: selling stores, dip supply issues and ACRES landscape actions

MANAGEMENT 23 July 2025

Sheep Management: putting plans in place for finishing lambs

Sheep Management: putting plans in place for finishing lambs

Sheep Management: putting plans in place for finishing lambs

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

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 30 April 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 30 April 2025

Sheep Management: culling ewes post-weaning and the store lamb trade

Sheep Management: culling ewes post-weaning and the store lamb trade

Ewes with large pendulous udders, large teats etc end up consuming significant time around lambing time

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

Sheep Management: grassland management, drafting lambs and shearfest talks

The next few weeks are vital for grassland management with lamb performance for the coming months dictated by keeping good-quality grass ahead of lambs.

MANAGEMENT 30 April 2025

Beef Trends: quotes holding steady

Beef Trends: quotes holding steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

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

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 30 April 2025

Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality

Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality

May is a critical month for grassland management and setting the grazing area up to ensure quality for the main grazing season.

MANAGEMENT 30 April 2025

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