The Dairy Edge

How can dairy farmers cope with the current summer dry conditions? Teagasc's, Grass 10 Manager, John Maher gives the top management tools. He explains the link between soil moisture deficit and grass growth whilst also advising on fertiliser strategy, 2nd cut silage and management of recently reseeded ground.

For more information from Teagasc go to:

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/Feeding-in-summer-drought-conditions.pdf

https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/farm-management/farming-in-difficult-weather-conditions/summer-drought-conditions/

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/Grass10-Weekly-Update_26-06-18.pdf

Show Notes

How can dairy farmers cope with the current summer dry conditions? Teagasc's, Grass 10 Manager, John Maher gives the top management tools. He explains the link between soil moisture deficit and grass growth whilst also advising on fertiliser strategy, 2nd cut silage and management of recently reseeded ground.

For more information from Teagasc go to:

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/Feeding-in-summer-drought-conditions.pdf

https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/farm-management/farming-in-difficult-weather-conditions/summer-drought-conditions/

https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/Grass10-Weekly-Update_26-06-18.pdf

What is The Dairy Edge?

The Dairy Edge is Teagasc’s dairy podcast for farmers with the latest information, insights and opinion to improve your dairy farm performance.

Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/