Grass growth on individual farms has fluctuated over the past few weeks.
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In a recent group call with Dairylink Ireland participants, the main message from programme adviser Aidan Cushnahan was to keep measuring grass regularly.
Growth varies widely across Dairylink farms at present. More importantly, grass growth on individual farms has fluctuated over the past few weeks.
Dry weather
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Dry weather has had less impact on growth in the west compared with eastern parts of the country, although it does vary locally, as some farms in the northwest with light, sandy soils are in significant need of rain.
“Keep walking the milking platform and measuring because it will pick up on a grass shortage sooner rather than later. If you are running short, don’t be afraid to go with a bit extra meal or buffer feeding to help take the pressure off until things pick up again,” Aidan said.
“On the other hand, if you are running ahead of demand, don’t be afraid to take some grass out for silage. The sooner you take it out, the quicker it will come back,” he added.
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In a recent group call with Dairylink Ireland participants, the main message from programme adviser Aidan Cushnahan was to keep measuring grass regularly.
Growth varies widely across Dairylink farms at present. More importantly, grass growth on individual farms has fluctuated over the past few weeks.
Dry weather
Dry weather has had less impact on growth in the west compared with eastern parts of the country, although it does vary locally, as some farms in the northwest with light, sandy soils are in significant need of rain.
“Keep walking the milking platform and measuring because it will pick up on a grass shortage sooner rather than later. If you are running short, don’t be afraid to go with a bit extra meal or buffer feeding to help take the pressure off until things pick up again,” Aidan said.
“On the other hand, if you are running ahead of demand, don’t be afraid to take some grass out for silage. The sooner you take it out, the quicker it will come back,” he added.
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