Grass 10 Grazing Management Update: Preparing for Autumn Growth

On this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses the importance of getting autumn build-up correct on your farm and has a grazing update from Eugene and Eoin Lawler, Co. Kildare.

Joseph also discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.

The average farm cover is 716 kg of dry matter per hectare, with growth at 57 kg/ha and demand at 50 kg/ha. Farmers are advised to start building grass covers for autumn by extending grazing rotation, reducing livestock demand, and supplementing with meal or silage if necessary.

Growth rate predictions for the coming week vary across regions, with some areas expecting 50-55 kg/ha due to insufficient rainfall. The importance of soil management, such as lime application, is emphasized, along with the need for a feed budget for autumn.

Eugene and Eoin Lawler, Co. Kildare, report strong growth and plan to build covers while managing stock and fertilization to optimize grazing.

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