Warmer weather brings prospect of grass growth

Farmers are looking forward to temperatures rising.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013 - 01:00

Stephen Cadogan

Unfortunately, the change is forecast to bring widespread wet and windy weather.

The warmer weather predicted from this weekend was welcomed by IFA president John Bryan, bringing the prospect of spring grass growth starting at last for many farmers.

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<p>Cows on a four-robot dairy farm Irish Examiner columnist Brian Reidy visited in northwest France. Picture: Brian Reidy</p>

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