Michael Forde
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- Sep 23, 2026
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- Aug 18, 2026
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Signpost: Grass growth up and lambs sold (opens the original)
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It has been a busy few weeks on the farm. Thankfully, grass growth has been very good, especially on our new reseeded field. While it was a challenging summer on many farms, it is great to see the good growth currently. I can really see paddocks performing well. I am doing regular grass walks to record grass covers on Pasturebase. I have found this to be an excellent tool, giving me the confidence to know when to take out paddocks as surplus bales while knowing there is still enough grass on the
Signpost: Selling lambs takes pressure off scarce grass supplies (opens the original)
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The last few weeks have been very challenging on many farms throughout the country, and our farm is no different. Grass growth to date is well behind 2025 levels, and this is obvious when I complete the grass-measuring walks. You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in Six months of digital access for â¬18.50 Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.
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