Farm walk to focus on setting the farm up for a successful spring

Munster Pasture Progress Award Winners, Anne Keane, Esther Walsh and Oisín Shannon will host a farm walk on October 9, 2026, at 11am, focused on setting the farm up for a successful spring.

Located at Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, X42 DH77, the farm walk will include discussions on the progress made over the past five years, including changes in grassland management, grazing performance and milk solids production. The herd delivered over 550 kg MS/cow last year with a milk composition of 4.75 % fat and 3.75% protein. The six-week calving rate is 84%.

Additionally, the farm’s reseeding policy – and how it contributes to consistent pasture production and animal performance – will be outlined. The team will discuss their approach to clover management and grass and clover variety selection, and a 35ac crop of red clover grown on the farm will also be topic of discussion.

Key grassland performance indicators will be outlined, including the number of walks completed, pre-grazing yields and annual tonnage grown, as well as the targets being set for the future.

On dairy farms, getting the autumn grazing plan right is crucial to make sure there is enough grass available next spring on this dry farm. To this, they will outline their autumn targets and how they are managing grass supply heading into the winter.

The farm has completed a fodder budget which will be discussed on the day, along with the practical management options and solutions being used to manage fodder reserves over the coming winter. Attendees will take away practical ideas and approaches that can be applied on their own farms to assess and manage winter fodder supplies.

All are welcome to attend.

For more on the Pasture Progress Awards and the Grass10 Campaign, visit here.