Grass
Grass growth has been stagnant in the south east for more than a week, as well as rapidly slowing across the west coast.
Dairy
Grass growth has stagnated across the country, and with the forecast showing further dry weather, farmers will feel the pressure mounting.
Soil moisture is already hitting deficits of 70mm, meaning farmers will be beginning to feel the sting of yet another drought.
Mid-season reseeding is never ideal, but considering the weather we got this spring it may be worth turning a few paddocks around now.
Drier parts of the country, particularly in the south-east may experience grass deficits this week with minimal rainfall is forecasted.
Average grass growth has been stunted over the last week with the heat wave, but with rain on the forecast there is no fear of any droughts.
With fine weather forecast for the week and plenty of moisture still in the ground, grass will be growing rapidly.
Soil Fertility
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 dropped back to roughly 70kg of dry matter (DM)/ha, which is expected as we approach the longest day of the year.
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A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was one of the many...
Beef
A series of test plots comparing grass growth from different fertiliser types was demonstrated at a Teagasc open day.
Grass growth continues to push on, with growth rates pushing over 90kg of dry matter (DM)/ha in parts of the country again this week.
The dry weather has left the southern half of the country with moisture deficits, but nobody is complaining with the chance to lift silage.
We have had plenty of rain so far this month, and now with a warm front rolling in grass growth may become hard to manage.
Environment
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Grass growth has being rampant in the last two weeks, surpassing demand and leaving many farms in a state of surplus.
Suckler beef farmers attending a recent open day hosted by Fane Valley in Co. Derry pointed to the...
We have ended up getting a tough finish to the grazing year as consistent rainfall has drove a lot of cows indoors.
With poor weather conditions and shorter days, grass growth and dry matter have dropped significantly over the last week.
Grass growth at the minute remains static but with more moisture in the soil, growth should improve and farmers need to balance building
The dry soils and lack of rain has slowed down grass growth in the south and east of the country whereas grass growth in the west and north...
Thriving for a "simple operation" that allows for easier and shorter working hours and to encourage the next generation into farming...
The dry spell of weather all of last week and the week previous to that has dried up a lot of farms, which has knocked grass growth....
