Grass growth
Jack Kennedy on 14 May 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
With no big burst of grass growth we discuss what farmers are doing to manage around the country on beef, dairy and sheep farms.
Adam Woods on 14 May 2021
Grass growth explosion on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checked in with Shaun Diver for an update on what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
Peter McCann on 12 May 2021
Dairylink: managing the switch to spring calving
A review into performance on Frank Goodman’s farm has recently been carried out.
Kieran Sullivan on 12 May 2021
Farmer Writes: grass is growing and so is everything else
Lambs are thriving on Kieran Sullivan’s farm and yearling heifers are also flying and bulling away mad.
Aidan Brennan on 12 May 2021
Dairy management: pica, grass growth and drainage
In this week's dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at the causes and treatment of pica, a condition whereby cows eat stones and other debris.
Darren Carty on 12 May 2021
Sheep Management: grass supply challenges and feedback on PLF tools
Another week of low growth is creating numerous challenges at farm level, with lamb performance starting to suffer and issues such as mastitis and grass tetany in ewes and orf in lambs.
Aidan Brennan on 12 May 2021
Growth begins to push past demand
Grass growth rates finally look like they are going to exceed demand this week.
Declan Marren on 12 May 2021
Watch: Thrive dairy calf to beef demo farm update
The 140 yearling cattle are enjoying good grazing conditions while the 150 calves have started to be weaned on the demo farm.
James Strain on 11 May 2021
Farmer Writes: grass growth almost non-existent
I now have half my cows back in the shed, with their calves having access to an adjacent paddock, writes James Strain.
Aidan Brennan on 10 May 2021
Dairy management: welcome lift in temperatures
Mean air temperatures are in double digits for the first time since the end of March, writes Aidan Brennan.
Kieran Mailey on 08 May 2021
Five options for stretching grazing covers
Cold weather has curtailed grass growth, leaving farmers struggling to keep cattle at grass. Outlined are five options to stretch grazing rotations until growth picks up.
Adam Woods on 05 May 2021
Beef Management: grass growth issues, breeding and BPS applications
Adam Woods has advice on grass growth, breeding and getting your BPS form submitted in this week's beef management notes.
Shane Murphy on 05 May 2021
MartBids Database: prices hold tight despite grass concerns
Prices for lighter stock suitable for grazing have held strong on the week, despite much of the country running short on grass.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Managing tight grass supplies in Derry
Grass supplies are under pressure on Dairylink farms, writes programme adviser Aidan Cushnahan.
Declan Marren on 05 May 2021
Grass+ Beef: moisture has arrived but heat still needed
Most areas of the country have received rain over the last few days which has improved any soil moisture deficits however, temperatures and therefore grass growth remain lower than average.
Aidan Brennan on 05 May 2021
Grass+Dairy: rain a help but weather still harsh
Rain earlier in the week improved grass growth, but the weather is still harsh writes Aidan Brennan.
Kieran Mailey on 04 May 2021
Time to spray weeds in silage swards
With silage ground closed up, now is a good time to target weeds such as docks or thistles before grass covers get too strong.
Darren Carty on 02 May 2021
Time to tackle grassland weeds at the optimum growth stage
In a year like we are currently experiencing, with lower than normal grass growth rates, there is a greater risk of weeds establishing or gaining a greater foothold in the sward.
Aidan Brennan on 01 May 2021
The Grass Week: growth remains very slow
Grass growth remains slower than normal for the time of year, writes Aidan Brennan.
Adam Woods on 30 Apr 2021
Looking for grass and cows in heat on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checks in with Shaun Diver to see what’s been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.