Dairy
Grass growth is finally picking up after a long two months of drought, but now is not the time to get complacent.
Heavy soil farms must put a strong focus on closing out the grazing platform following last weeks downpours.
Winter milking seems to be on the rise again, with over 8% of Irish dairy farmers currently in the midst of calving.
Soil conditions and inclement weather are two of the biggest limitations affecting the extension of the grazing season on Irish dairy farms.
