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Grass+ Beef: rainfall shores up growth rates

Rainfall landed just in time for many farmers with growth having fallen due to soil moisture deficits, but the rainfall of late has also been useful for washing in slurry and fertiliser.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 May 2025

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Grass+ Dairy: timely rain arrives in some areas

Grass+ Dairy: timely rain arrives in some areas

Grass+ Dairy: timely rain arrives in some areas

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Grass+ Beef: rainfall hopefully arriving just in time

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 14 May 2025

New biodiversity project sees cattle grazing Shannon Airport land

New biodiversity project sees cattle grazing Shannon Airport land

After scrub clearance in early 2024 by a team from the airport, the Droimeann cattle were introduced for conservation grazing during the non-growing season.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 14 May 2025

Grass+ Dairy: dry spell starting to hit growth rates

Grass+ Dairy: dry spell starting to hit growth rates

With little to no rain over the weekend and nothing promised for the week ahead, growth and farm cover could be pinched, writes Thomas Condon.

GRASS & FEEDING 14 May 2025

Grass+ Beef: Growth holds but for how much longer

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 14 May 2025

Grass back on track after surplus taken out

Grass back on track after surplus taken out

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock has a split autumn and spring-calving herd.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

Reality starting to hit on NAP proposals

Reality starting to hit on NAP proposals

The practical implications of the proposed NAP changes are starting to become clear.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

Farmer Writes: breeding season in full swing

Farmer Writes: breeding season in full swing

We’re currently 17 days into the breeding season, and I’m pleased to report that just over 80% of the herd has been served.

FARMER WRITES 14 May 2025

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