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Teagasc dairy beef trial sees 249kg carcase weight at 19 months
Adam Woods
Adam Woods reports from the Teagasc national beef conference held in Ballinasloe this week.
Teagasc dairy beef trial sees 249kg carcase weight at 19 months
The Grass Week: end of grazing as covers deplete and conditions deteriorate
18 November 2023 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: end of grazing as covers deplete and conditions deteriorate
Low utilisation has led to covers on farms that continued to graze to rapidly disappear, while ground conditions called a halt to grazing for many before now.
Bell rung on final round of grazing for 2023
15 November 2023 Grass & feeding
Bell rung on final round of grazing for 2023
Very few farms are managing to keep stock out, with the mid November mark pressing the reset button for many drystock farms.
The Grass Week: farm covers on the upper end for closing
Despite an early finish to the grazing season for many, the poor utilisation rates have brought farm cover down rapidly, though it is still on the higher end for complete closing.
4 November 2023 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: grazing targets, lime scheme extension and farm yard manure
Despite earlier indications that ground conditions might improve, drying over the Bank Holiday weekend is set to be very poor.
28 October 2023 Grass & feeding
Youngstock the saving grace to extend the grazing period
While the majority of finishing cattle or cows have had to be housed, dairy bred calves and weanlings might be able to remain at grass for a number of weeks yet.
25 October 2023 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: prioritising supply for spring period is the objective
Wet weather conditions have caused an abrupt end to grazing for many, with the focus now on trying to set the farm up for spring 2024.
21 October 2023 Grass & feeding
Poor weather leading to low utilisation
The wet weather is making grazing extremely difficult, and farmers are reporting that utilisation has been poor, with cattle walking grass in to the ground.
18 October 2023 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: fluctuating rainfall levels affecting grazing plans
Heavier than normal rainfall in the east has led to on-off grazing, while a drier week in the west has allowed some stock to return to paddocks.
14 October 2023 Grass & feeding
Eye on spring 2024 as grazing season enters final stage
For those still at grass, setting the farm up for spring 2024 should be in the back of your mind as you allocate paddocks.
11 October 2023 Grass & feeding
Creating the correct ration: the key ingredients
Martin Merrick looks at some of the most common ingredients and the role they play in a ration.
8 October 2023 Feed
The Grass Week: grazing struggles see a reprieve with improved weather
The warmer and more settled weather may allow some farmers who housed cows over the past week or so to get them back out again.
7 October 2023 Grass & feeding