Drought continues to bite in the south and east

In the intense heat cows are happier indoors by day and grazing by night, explains independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Cows on farm at sunset.

We all remember the drought of 2018, and by this time in august that year, we had got the rain needed to kick start growth. 

I visited several farms over the last week in Cork, and conditions continue to deteriorate.