Surplus Grass

Grass growth: Majority of farms edging towards surplus

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Grass growth: Majority of farms edging towards surplus

Grass growth has being rampant in the last two weeks, surpassing demand and leaving many farms in a state of surplus.

Spring grazing: Dealing with surplus grass

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Spring grazing: Dealing with surplus grass

Following a slow and wet start to the grass growing season, growth has taken off like a rocket with the spell of good weather.

Managing a grass surplus and time to start building autumn covers

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Managing a grass surplus and time to start building autumn covers

Grass growth over the last couple of days have really drove on thanks to mild and damp weather which has meant that most farmers are now...

Warm & wet weather driving grass surpluses on farms: what now?

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Warm & wet weather driving grass surpluses on farms: what now?

With the warm and wet weather lingering for the last week to 10 days, grass growth has shot off and those farmers who were suffering...

Grass advice: Managing surplus grass and rotation length

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Grass advice: Managing surplus grass and rotation length

The nights are getting slightly longer as we have passed summer's peak. However, grass growth rates are excellent on most farms due to the recent rain or steady, mild weather.