Dairy
Positive recovery in grass growth evident
After the prolonged period of dry weather and the eventual return of rain, data from the national grassland database, PastureBase Ireland has pointed to a significant recovery in grass growth rates.
11 September 2026
How the FarmElevate Lighthouse Farmers plan to stretch their winter fodder supplies by 40 days
As winter feed stocks are lower than normal, Seamus Kearney outlines the winter feed position of the eight Lighthouse Farms for 2026/2027, the measures they are taking to stretch their supplies, and how many additional days of feed each measure could provide.
11 September 2026
Large Crowd attends Generational Renewal farm walk in Tipperary
A successful farm walk took place yesterday on the farm of Mike and Birdy Slattery just outside Nenagh, County Tipperary, as part of Generational Renewal Week.
10 September 2026
Why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist
An up-to-date soil test will help ensure that lime and fertiliser decisions for 2027 are based on what each field actually needs, Veronica Nyhan, Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, and the NMP Online team explain why soil sampling should be on every farmer’s autumn checklist.
10 September 2026
Dairy Management Notes – September 2026
Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Mark Treacy shares management notes for the weeks ahead, focused on feeding the herd over the coming months, maintaining replacement heifer performance and managing cashflow after a challenging year for cash reserves.
9 September 2026
GROdairy aims to unlock dairy farming opportunities for the next generation
The Teagasc GROdairy Programme was launched in Nenagh, County Tipperary today, Wednesday, 9 September, to help farmers plan for the future and create pathways for the next generation.
9 September 2026
Don’t delay if short on fodder
A key message emerging from the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, which took place in Oak Park Carlow, today, September 7, was the continued importance of farmers acting now rather than waiting until winter or spring.
7 September 2026
Grass growth recovering, but supplementary feeding ongoing
A meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee took place in Oak Park, Carlow, today, 7 September, to review the continuing impact of the 2026 drought on grass production and fodder supplies, and to consider the actions that can be taken now to support farmers through the autumn and into next spring.
7 September 2026
‘Innovating for Success’ Joint Dairy Programme launched by Kinisla and Teagasc
Building on 30 years of collaboration, Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a renewed three-year Joint Dairy Programme, ‘Innovating for Success’.
4 September 2026
Fertiliser advice for September
Dr. David Wall, Enterprise Leader of the farms and estate at Teagasc’s Environment Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, joins Stuart Childs to discuss the timing of fertiliser applications over the coming weeks to maximise the return from nutrients applied while minimising the risk to water quality.
4 September 2026