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Grass growth: Soil moisture deficits still significant in areas
The south-east and south-west of the country continue to have soil moisture deficits (SMDs) over 40mm with grass growth rates...
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The south-east and south-west of the country continue to have soil moisture deficits (SMDs) over 40mm with grass growth rates...
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That long-awaited rain finally hit last week, but has created huge variations in grass growth rates across the country. Rainfall...
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Growth rates took a knock last week – in some parts of the country – due to the lack of...
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Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen very little rain across most parts of the country. In some...
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Grass growth took a slight dip during the month of June, due to the high amount of paddocks taken out...
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Grass growth rates have taken a dip this week, for some, due to the slower regrowth rates experienced on farms....
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Grass growth rates have made a strong recovery – across the country – due to the persistent rain in parts...
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Huge variability exists across the country in terms of grass growth. While some farms are hitting growth rates of up...
Grass
Despite the promise of rain last week, farmers have seen very little since and in some areas grass is beginning...
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Last week, farmers looked out in despair at their grazed paddocks which showed very slow signs of grass growth. This...
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Grass growth is finally beginning to take off for 2019, with grass growth rates running slighting above this time last...
Environment
With the sunshine in full flow over the last few days, plenty of mild weather conditions and a 60% grass...
Grass
It is well documented that every blade of grass that an animal eats represents a saving on winter feed costs...
Grass
After a challenging period of summer drought, grass growth rates are starting to move in the right direction. Figures from...
Grass
If a decent level of rain comes, it will be four weeks before sustained grass growth rates are achieved, Teagasc’s...
Grass
Grass growth rates on farms across the country are suffering as a result of the drought, Teagasc’s Pearse Kelly said...
Grass
Ireland is currently gripped by a drought that is seriously affecting most farming enterprises. Many livestock farmers have started to...
Dairy
When it comes to developing and maintaining profitable dairy farming systems, farmers must focus on both the farm’s stocking rate...