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Managing Autumn Grazing: Electric Fencing & Paddock Strategy as Growth Slows
Grass growth doesn’t stop overnight in autumn, it tapers off gradually, and grazing management needs to taper with it. Farms that keep grazing on a summer rotation length into October
Autumn Reseeding: Soil Sampling, Grass Seed & Timing for Irish Pastures
Reseeding is one of the highest-return investments a farm can make in pasture productivity, but timing is unforgiving. Sow too late in autumn and the new sward won’t establish enough
How Holycross Football Club Revitalised Its Main Pitch
For many local football clubs, maintaining a playable, high-quality pitch can be a significant challenge, particularly when budgets are limited and much of the work relies on volunteers.
For Holycross
From Pitch Problems to a First-Class Playing Surface: The Termon GAA Story
For sports clubs, maintaining a high-quality playing pitch is a constant challenge. Heavy usage, poor drainage, compaction, thatch and declining grass coverage can all have a major impact on the
Bird Scarers on Irish Farms: When and Why to Use Them
Bird damage to crops is a genuine economic problem for Irish tillage farmers, market gardeners, and those growing fodder crops. Pigeons, rooks, jackdaws, and starlings can devastate newly sown or
Fluke and Worm Risks in Summer: What Irish Farmers Need to Know
Parasites cost Irish livestock farmers significant money each year, through production losses, treatment costs, and in severe cases, animal mortality. Managing them effectively has become more complex because of growing
How to Keep Your Lawn Green Through an Irish Dry Spell
Ireland’s reputation for rain means most homeowners don’t think about lawn drought until it’s already happening. But Irish summers have become increasingly unpredictable and extended dry periods of 2–4 weeks
Preparing Your Horse for the Show Season: A Practical Irish Guide
Show season in Ireland is one of the highlights of the equestrian calendar. From local agricultural shows to affiliated showjumping and dressage competitions, the summer months bring horses and riders
Weed Control on Irish Pastures: What Works and When to Apply
Weeds cost Irish farmers money. They reduce grass yields, compete for nutrients, and in the case of ragwort, pose a real safety risk to livestock. But effective weed control isn’t
Summer Dog Food Tips for Irish Pet Owners: Feeding Right When the Heat Arrives
Summer in Ireland brings longer days, more time outdoors, and a change in routine for most dogs and their owners. While dietary adjustments aren’t dramatic, getting a few things right
Best Dry Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs
The best dry dog food for sensitive stomachs is one that uses easily digestible protein sources, avoids common allergens such as wheat gluten, artificial additives, and unnecessary fillers, and
Signs Your Horse May Be Cold-Backed, And What You Can Do About It
If you’ve ever tacked up a horse that dips away from the saddle, pins its ears, or jogs anxiously out of the yard before settling into perfectly normal work twenty