Dairy
Grass growth is gradually improving with milder and damper conditions in store, but many farmers are getting tight on grass supplies...
As St. Patrick's day approaches, grazing conditions seem to be favouring most farmers as dry, sunny spells improve grass growth rates.
The start of February has been cold, yet relatively dry, allowing many farmers to get cows out for grazing this spring.
Dairy Technical
Despite the weather conditions in recent weeks, grass growth rates have continued to be quite...
Grazing conditions on many farms have been hampered by the heavy rain that was experienced in many parts of the country in the last few days.
Heavy rain experience in most parts of the country over the weekend has created challenging grazing conditions in many parts of the country.
Grass growth rates appear to be holding on farms, with most farms now having a surplus of grass on their wedge.
As of late grass growth on farms hasn't been the issue, for most farmers the issue has been actually getting cows out to grass.
Grass growth rates have been improving over the last number of weeks, but actually getting cows out grazing still remains the issue for most.
There is a big boost in grass growth predicted from PastureBase Ireland, but getting cows to grass remains a challenge for many.
Grass growth remains positive, with growth rates in the high teens and low twenties predicted for the coming days by PastureBase Ireland
The latest update from PastureBase Ireland is predicting a boost in grass growth for the coming...
The heavy rain experienced by many parts of the country over the last number of days has made grazing more challenging and grass growth has therefore slowed.
Heavily rainfall over the recent days has seen grass growth rates greatly reduce on farms for the coming days.
The heavy rain experienced in most parts of the country over the week has made grazing conditions much more challenging.
Grass growth is expected to remain steady for the coming days as we enter now in to October and the days begin to shorten.
Grazing conditions on many farms have become tricky in the last number of days after all the recent rainfall.
As we now enter mid to late-April, most farmers were hoping for the weather to improve and grass growth to kick-off.
Soil conditions and inclement weather are two of the biggest limitations affecting the extension of the grazing season on Irish dairy farms.
On a recent Teagasc webinar, Donal Patton a dairy research technologist, based in Teagasc Ballyhaise outlined the practicalities of spring grazing.
Beef
With many parts of the country experiencing heavy rainfall in recent days, farmers planning early turnout may be getting concerned.
2017 has been quite a good year for grass growth, according to Teagasc's Micheal O'Leary.
Rural Life
Hurricane Gert will keep weather unsettled over the weekend according to Met Éireann. Continuing changeable weather is expected until Monday.
