How to cope with the summer drought conditions

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How to cope with the summer drought conditions

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Jun 29, 2018

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With the ongoing summer drought conditions, Emma-Louise Coffey presents some of Teagasc's key advice and tips to help farmers cope and manage with their grassland management.

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https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/farm-management/farming-in-difficult-weather-conditions/summer-drought-conditions/

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Jun 29, 2018

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How to cope with the summer drought conditions

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