Spring grazing

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

Spring is upon us and with that comes the start of the grazing season. At a recent farm walk dairy farmer Paul Sheehan shared his top tips for the months ahead, writes Daire Cregg

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The weather has been playing ball for the first few weeks of grazing, easing pressure as calving kicks in to gear, write Thomas Condon.

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Spring grazing

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

MOST READ STORIES

Closing covers and planning for spring

Beef management: lime, closing paddocks and silage testing

Dairy Management: heavy rains hampers autumn grazing plans

Dairy Management: heavy rains hampers autumn grazing plans

Teagasc set to establish Clover Profit Index

Teagasc set to establish Clover Profit Index

Textbook spring conditions in Cavan

Grazing guide part one: the dos and don'ts

Grass+ Dairy: grazing off to a flying start

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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