Sep 15, 2026 · 20 min · 8 segments
Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, chats to Ciaran Lynch about some of the key management tasks for the month ahead. They discuss grassland management, fodder budgeting and supplementation options…
Ciaran LynchHost
Damian CostelloGuest
[upbeat music] I think we have to kinda prioritize where that grass goes, and the message now is just don't start back too early.
Let a little bit of cover build up, that when you do go back to it, you have enough to carry through.
And again, if you spend a little bit of time now and hold off, you know, you might have a bit more cover to carry into the back end.
Each episode, we bring you the latest insights, advice, and technical updates for the sheep industry.
During this episode, my colleague Damien Cassidy hosts as we chat through some of the key management tasks for the month ahead.
We discuss grassland management, fodder budgeting and supplementation, as well as options for store lambs.
We also highlight the risk of blow fly strike at this time of year, and look ahead to Teagasc stand at the National Ploughing Championships.
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[upbeat music] I think we have to kinda prioritize where that grass goes, and the message now is just don't start back too early.
Let a little bit of cover build up, that when you do go back to it, you have enough to carry through.
And again, if you spend a little bit of time now and hold off, you know, you might have a bit more cover to carry into the back end.
Each episode, we bring you the latest insights, advice, and technical updates for the sheep industry.
During this episode, my colleague Damien Cassidy hosts as we chat through some of the key management tasks for the month ahead.
We discuss grassland management, fodder budgeting and supplementation, as well as options for store lambs.
We also highlight the risk of blow fly strike at this time of year, and look ahead to Teagasc stand at the National Ploughing Championships.
