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Grass growth: 51% of farms behind October 1 target

Grass

14 days ago

Grass growth: 51% of farms behind October 1 target

As we enter into October next week, the talk of closing off paddocks and starting the final rotation will be commencing.

Grass advice: Are you on target for closing?

Grass

8 years ago

Grass advice: Are you on target for closing?

Up to 60% of the grass grazed on Irish farms in spring will be grown by December 1. To achieve this level of production, heavily stocked farms (>3LU/ha) should have 70% of the farm grazed by November 1.

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