Dairy - Grass and Feeding

Many farmers find themselves in the situation where they are not sure if they should continue grazing beyond the closing target cover or house now.

The first week of the month has past, signalling the near end of grazing for 2024, writes Thomas Condon.

While ground conditions are excellent for the most part, it will be a lack of grass that will force any stock indoors.

Ground conditions this year compared to last year are night and day, writes Thomas Condon.

Thomas Condon reports from the Climate Adaptation conference in Moorepark where issues around climate change and grass growth was discussed.

Favourable weather conditions for the most part, combined with low pre-grazing covers, have led to cows cleaning out swards well with minimal damage, writes Thomas Condon.

Aisling Claffey, Teagasc nutrition specialist, outlines some of the key factors when it comes to feeding winter milk herds this winter.

If the coming weekend falls as bad as is promised, it will spell the end of grazing for some farmers.