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Five tips to closing off grazing ground
Kieran Mailey
As grazing draws to a close, outlined are some tips to closing up paddocks so there is grass available in spring.
5 October 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: swansong of grazing for 2024
Farms will now be on their last rotation of grazing, signalling the end of a difficult 2024 grass-wise.
2 October 2024 l2
Grass+ Dairy: planning for last rotation begins
Thomas Condon outlines some key management advice around the autumn planner for grazing to set the farm up properly for spring 2025.
Grass+ Beef: last rotation commences for 2024
Farms will now be on their last rotation of grazing, signalling the end of a difficult 2024 for grass.
2 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Heat vanishes and shorter days set in
While average growth rates are sitting at 44kg DM/ha, there are some farms in a moisture deficit recording growth in the 20s, write Thomas Condon.
25 September 2024 Grass & feeding
Grazing conditions improve, but supplies lacking for many
While farmers in the northwest have seen a reprieve in grazing conditions, grass supply remains a struggle for many.
11 September 2024 Grass & feeding
Five tips to increase grass utilisation in autumn
Grass utilisation tends to be lower in autumn, so to get the most from swards late in the season, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
7 September 2024 Management
The Grass Week: farm covers slowly building ahead of autumn
There has been a steady build-up of growth over the last while, with farm covers now sitting at 714kg DM/ha on average.
17 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Variable growth across counties with variable rainfall
While some farmers have experienced heavy rainfall and are find ground conditions on the sticky side, there are still some experiencing a moisture deficit.
14 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Extend grazing season by building grass in August
Thomas Condon has advice on building covers now to allow for ample grass in the back end of the year.
7 August 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: second cut hits pits as growth lifts steadily
While growth has steadily increased over the last few weeks for many, there are some farmers still feeling the pinch.
27 July 2024 Grass & feeding
Growth kicks forward a gear with warmer weather
Growth has thankfully kicked into a higher gear with the warm, muggy weather and the ample rainfall that we have been receiving.
24 July 2024 Grass & feeding