Tillage
There is now evidence to the effect that the recent rains have boosted boost crop growth rates. However soil moisture deficits are still high
A Met Éireann yellow warning for potato blight has been issued for several counties today (Friday, August 16)
According to Professor Mike McLaughlin, potassium (K) availability is linked to the moisture content of soils.
Dairy Technical
Soil moisture deficits are continuing to decrease after the recent rainfall, with deficits of between 4mm and 29mm currently experienced...
Soil moisture deficits are ranging between 7mm and 52mm, with the driest conditions in south Leinster and south Munster.
According to Met Éireann, the majority of the country has been experiencing soil moisture deficits (SMD) of between 25mm to 70mm.
Soils are in generally good condition ahead of the yellow rainfall warning tonight (September 29).
Field conditions are becoming extremely tough, especially for tillage farmers with crops left to harvest.
Soil moisture levels have improved in some parts over the past week, while others have gone slightly further into deficit.
The soil moisture deficit has recovered in many parts of the country over the past week as rain made its way across the country.
Soil moisture deficits showed signs of improvement over the past week. Soils in some parts received large amounts of rain.
Farmers across the country were hoping for some rain over the weekend. Soils are in need of a lot of moisture to boost growth.
Soil moisture levels are not expected to improve significantly over the course of the week. Soil moisture levels remain extremely low.
There has been a massive improvement in soil conditions over the past few days as good weather prevails. Soil moisture levels are decreasing.
The continuous rain and flooding of recent days, weeks and months has left ground conditions in unworkable condition.
Soil conditions are considerably improved in many parts of the country. Farmers were able to get out to tackle some field work in recent days.
You don't need to read this article to know that the land is wet. Here are the soil moisture deficit figures to give you the full picture.
Dairy
Grass growth rates took a knock last week due to the lack of rain and soil moisture deficits (SMDs) experienced in areas.
Last Sunday, June 2, soil moisture deficits were running between -5 and 44 across all parts of the country and across different soil types.
Heavy rain over recent weeks has lead to a quick deterioration in conditions for field work. Many will be hoping for drier weather.
The recent spell of dry weather has allowed for field work to resume in some tillage fields across the country.
The early part of last week allowed for some fieldwork in drier parts of the country. Soil moisture deficits are at or above field capacity.
Environment
Soil moisture deficits are starting to look a lot less attractive than they have all year. On Wednesday SMDs were at -10 in some areas.
