Grass10 Newsletter - 30 March 2021

Information and updates from the Grass10 team

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The key messages in this week’s newsletter are:

• PastureBase data for the week & Elodie Ruelle’s MoSt Grass Growth Prediction Model.  
  Grass growth improved last week, however cold weather promised at the weekend so it is very important to walk your farm weekly.
• Michael Lally, Co. Meath discusses his plan for grazing as he starts the 2^nd rotation on his farm.
  He highlights the importance of the weekly grass measurement and matching growth vs demand on his farm.
• Farm manager Aidan Lawless from Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford gives us a Spring grazing update from the Winter Milk herd.
• Spring Grazing Update from Grassland Farmer of the Year Sheep category winner Peter McGuinness from Co. Meath.
• Teagasc researcher Tomas Tubritt from Teagasc Moorepark, explains the Pasture Profit Index for 2021 and also the new “Grazing Utilisation” sub index. Watch the video here
• Quick grazing tips for busy sheep farmers!

The Grass10 team and PastureBase Ireland will host their April webinar on Wednesday 7^th April at 7pm titled “ Hitting Grazing Targets in 2021 with PastureBase Ireland” - Register on: www.teagasc.ie/grass10