Surplus grass

Grass back on track after surplus taken out

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock has a split autumn and spring-calving herd.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 May 2025

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Grass+ Dairy: the boom is back in relation to growth rates

Grass+ Dairy: the boom is back in relation to growth rates

GRASS & FEEDING 7 May 2025

The Grass Week: bumper week for grass growth ahead as magic day happens

The Grass Week: bumper week for grass growth ahead as magic day happens

GRASS & FEEDING 3 May 2025

Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality

Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality

Sheep management: Grazing management and silage quality

MANAGEMENT 30 April 2025

Grass+ Beef: growth and mood lifts

Grass+ Beef: growth and mood lifts

Grass+ Beef: growth and mood lifts

GRASS & FEEDING 16 April 2025

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Dairy Management: avoid an April grass surplus

Dairy Management: avoid an April grass surplus

Grass growth rates are on the increase, so farmers need to take action to avoid a big surplus in April, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

The sun's out for the ploughing!

The sun's out for the ploughing!

While the sunshine will suit attendees to the ploughing, it won’t suit those looking for rain to push on growth, writes Thomas Condon.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

Time to cut back on meal as farm covers improve

Time to cut back on meal as farm covers improve

With covers per lu ahead of target for the time of year, there is an opportunity to ease back on meal feeding after a heavy six months, writes Thomas Condon.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

Improved growth may allow for sward quality correction

Improved growth may allow for sward quality correction

With growth now exceeding demand for many and a further increase in growth expected, tackling stemmy swards will be on the agenda for many.

GRASS & FEEDING 1 January 1970

Farmer Writes: grass is the topic on every farmer's lips

Farmer Writes: grass is the topic on every farmer's lips

Everyone seems to be under pressure and struggling to keep adequate amounts of grass in front of stock.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

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