Dairy
As grass growth rates take off, averaging at around 70kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/day, overfeeding is costly and slowing up the rotation.
As growth rates have improved drastically, it has brought with it docks in grassland swards, which can be a difficult weed to control.
Grass growth rates are averaging about 77kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/ day and is set to continue for the next week at least.
Grass growth has taken off recently, leaving many farms with an abundance of grass, but fertiliser application must be kept up to date.
It has been a slow start to the year in terms of grass growth, with many farmers struggling with grass covers for the first rotation.
Grass growth is gradually improving with milder and damper conditions in store, but many farmers...
Now that we are at the latter end of the grazing season for 2024, the College of Agriculture Food...
N.Ireland
This week sees the publication of the final GrassCheck Bulletin for 2024. For the majority of this year so far, grass growth has been behind
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, it is time to look at moving on cull cows, as grass is becoming tighter on...
For many dairy herds across the country, the summer has been challenging to say the least, as...
Grazing remains a challenge on the vast majority of farms, with further rainfall experienced in most parts of the country over...
Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas, although challenging, cows are now...
Late autumn / early winter is a good time to develop a plan to improve or maintain herbage production on your farm.
Grazing on many dairy farms has come to an end for the year. Although challenging at times on some farms, it is ongoing.
Grass measuring will play an important role on dairy farms over the coming weeks as growth rates...
Grazing deficits are being reported on many dairy farms in NI, as persistent cold temperatures and low rainfall challenge growing conditions.
Arable
With grass reseeding costing anywhere between £370-£500/ha, it is important preparatory steps are taken now for the benefits of grass growth.
Agri-Business
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to improvements in the performance of her lamb business.
While some farmers are continuing to graze, others have been forced to house animals due to the...
Grass
Grass growth in the North was up 21% compared with the 2007-2015 long term average, according to figures from the GrassCheck project.
North of the border most herds are now fully housed or on their last few days at grass.
The rain and humid conditions that has gripped the country in the last couple of days have been good for rapid grass growth but with this comes the risk of Grass Tetany.
It has been suggested recently that as a feed, pasture is more expensive than supplements, but DairyNZ developer Sean McCarthy disagrees
