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Drier parts of the country, particularly in the south-east, may experience grass deficits this week with minimal rainfall forecasted. Meanwhile farmers in the north-west will be be...
Grass growth has dropped back to roughly 70kg of dry matter (DM)/ha, which is to be expected as we approach the longest day of the year. Average farm covers (AFC) were sitting at 6...
Grass growth continues to push on, with growth rates pushing up to and over 90kg of dry matter (DM)/ha in parts of the country again this week. Considering demand is still sitting...
Average grass growth has been stunted over the last week with the heatwave, but with rain on the forecast there is no fear of any droughts. During the week, average grass growth dr...
Soil fertility has the potential to severely impact grass growth, and it is doing exactly that on many farms across the country. Grass growth has being exceptional over the last mo...
Given the current conditions, grass is still growing rapidly with growth rates still up and over 80kg of dry matter (DM)/ha, but that means weeds are thriving too. Weeds can be a s...
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was one of the many interesting demonstrations at the Teagasc ‘Farming For A Better Future’ open day a...
With many dairy beef farmers having purchased stock, focus will turn to optimising growth over the summer months. As grass is the primary fodder source, grass growth must be priori...
We have had plenty of rain so far this month, and now with a warm front rolling in, grass growth will be getting increasingly hard to manage. A lot of farms across the country are...
The dry weather has left some of the southern half of the country with moisture deficits, but nobody is complaining while there is a chance to lift silage. The intense heat has dri...
Considering the price of fertiliser this year, farmers must be conscious of application rates as grass growth slows. During the mid-season, it is easy to continue spreading nitroge...
Farmers in areas experiencing dry conditions and low soil moisture should implement a grazing management strategy.
As another heatwave sweeps across the country, farmers will have to take rising grass dry matter (DM) into consideration when deciding grazing plans. According to PastureBase Irela...
With fine weather forecast for the week and plenty of moisture still in the ground, grass will be growing rapidly. That means cows will be flying through the rotation within 18-20...
There is a varying level of understanding of and emphasis placed on grazing the correct grass covers on farms across Ireland. All farmers have their own ways of managing grass on t...
From mid-May onwards, average milk protein has been sitting at 3.53%, a figure we need to maintain throughout the mid-season. A lot of farmers have a tendency to let milk protein d...
Once calves are out and settled at grass, the focus quickly shifts to maintaining performance and hitting good weight gains throughout the grazing season. For spring-born dairy-bee...
This has been a challenging year so far, with a prolonged winter, and rising energy and fertiliser costs, causing real pressure on margins. The temptation to pause planned improvem...
Ornamental fountain grass is hardy in Zones 4-10. A low-maintenance option with year-round appeal in some areas, Pennisetum plants have finely textured blades and an elegant, mound...
Reseeds were late getting done this year given the poor spring, however there are a few drier places ready to graze now with heavier farms set to follow in a few weeks’ time. Farme...
Turning calves out to grass should be a step forward, not a setback. However, many farmers will notice calves taking a check in the first few weeks after turnout. Getting this tran...
Keeping grass healthy during summer can be a challenge but there's an easy way to help it thrive in hot weather
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), forage maize is a uniquely responsive crop when it comes to nutrition. Once established, it grows rapidly and can accumulate...
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