I’ve got a good supply of grass – but complacency is the farmer’s enemy

We have to be ready for when things go wrong

John Heney on his farm at Kilfeacle, Co Tipperary with some of his beef cattle. Photo: John D Kelly

John Heney

Even though I have a very dry farm, the near-continuous heavy rain has made 2024 one of the most difficult farming years I can remember.

Still, despite reports of poor growth in many areas, I have a reasonably good supply of grass available for my cattle.