Rural Life
Relentless rain - 'this July has nearly been as bad as 1985'
The wet weather conditions experienced this July “have been nearly as bad as the wet summer of 1985,” one farmer...
ground conditions
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Ground conditions begin to deteriorate
The beginning of October has seen a reduction in grass growth due to the change in weather, with the rain...
Dairy Technical
Soil moisture deficits improve after recent rainfall
According to Met Éireann, soil moisture deficits (SMD) are currently ranging between 7mm and 52mm, with the driest conditions in...