Focus

Protect suckler cow conception rates during drought

Martina Harrington, Manager of the Teagasc Future Beef Programme, discusses how drought conditions are coinciding with the suckler breeding season and outlines the practical steps farmers can take to maintain conception rates.
20 July 2026

Steps to protect animals during hot weather

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has issued advice to farmers and animal owners in relation to taking care of their animals during the continued spell of high temperatures affecting the country.
15 July 2026

Grass growth update: Managing through the dry spell

Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins the OviCast podcast, providing an update on grass growth across the country.
14 July 2026

Managing fertiliser decisions in dry conditions

John O’Loughlin, Head of Sustainability at Grassland Agro, joins Stuart Childs on this episode of the Dairy Edge to discuss the impact of CBAM, fertiliser advice in dry conditions and two upcoming farm walks that will be worth attending this July.
13 July 2026

Dry weather in the South-East: Advice on grazing, supplementation and silage feeding

Soil moisture deficits are continuing to increase across the South-East, and with grass beginning to burn back on the driest farms, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington outlines the actions farmers should take now.
13 July 2026

Importance of water supply during warm weather

With heatwave conditions confirmed in Moorepark, Dr. Paul Maher, Teagasc Moorepark, discusses the importance of water supply on dairy farms.
13 July 2026

Match fertiliser to grass growth in dry weather

Warm, dry weather is beginning to affect grass growth in parts of the country as soil moisture deficits continue to increase. Veronica Nyhan, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist, tells us why it's important to match fertiliser applications to grass growth during this time.
11 July 2026

Fly control guidance

Managing the fly population is vital all year round, as fly infestations can pose significant challenges for poultry farmers, Joanne McStraw, Division Lead – Agrihealth Advanced Animal Care shares some key guidance.
10 July 2026

To feed or not to feed?

At this time of year, one of the most common questions asked is whether calves should continue to receive concentrates during the summer months. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire shares some essential reading.
8 July 2026

Heat stress in cattle

With warmer temperatures forecast, now's a great time to refresh on heat stress in cattle, and the management tasks needed to prevent it becoming an issue.
8 July 2026