Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Drier conditions see a return to grazing for some
Although cows on many farms cows will not see grass again until spring, in some areas grazing has resumed. The...
Autumn Grazing
Dairy Technical
Challenging grazing conditions for those still at grass
Grazing on many dairy farms has come to an end for the year. Although challenging at times on some farms,...
Dairy Technical
October grazing advice for tricky ground conditions
When it comes to an Irish grass-based dairy system, October is one of the most important months of the year....
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Now is time to prioritise autumn grazing management
A dairy technologist from the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has encouraged farmers to prioritise successful autumn...
Dairy Technical
Strong grass growing conditions continue
Grass growth continues to be in a strong position as we enter into mid-September, which continues to be a welcome...
Dairy Technical
Managing grass on dairy farms this autumn
2023 has been a strange and challenging year for livestock farmers, with weather and grass growth posing the biggest challenges...
Dairy Technical
Managing clover swards on dairy farms this autumn
The building of average farm covers is underway on farms, but it is important to have a plan to manage...
Dairy Technical
Autumn grazing: Are you on track to reach your AFC targets?
We are now late into August and farms have started to build average farm cover (AFC) for the autumn months....
Dairy Technical
Should you continue grazing late into November?
The grazing season on farms should be coming to an end in the coming days, as farmers approach the final...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Winter weather starts to set in
Grass growth rates are still at a reasonable level for the time of year, even as winter weather starts to...
Dairy Technical
Grazing management during wet conditions
The heavy rain experienced by many parts of the country over the weekend has made grazing management this autumn more...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Pinch continues to be felt
Despite the recent rainfall, farms on drier land types are continuing to feel the pinch of suppressed grass growth. Soil...
Dairy Technical
Autumn is a high-risk period for lameness cases
The risk of dairy cows suffering from lameness issues greatly increases during the autumn period on farms. Cases of lameness...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: It's important to know when to stop
Looking back, 2021 will be described as an ‘up and down year’ for grass growth, but on most farms, a...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Time to start thinking about spring grass
Although growth rates this backend have been quite good, it’s time to start thinking about spring grass, and close the...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Making use of grass in deteriorating conditions
As we head into mid-October there has been a further reduction in grass growth rates, with temperatures continuing to drop...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth rates holding strong
We are now into mid-September and grass growth rates are continuing to hold strong. The focus on farms continues to...
Dairy Technical
Lameness beginning to rear its head again on farms
Autumn has arrived on farms and just like in the spring, lameness can become a common issue. The arrival of...