The Beef Edge

Soil moisture deficits (SMD) are really impacting on grass growth in many areas of the country, however it is variable across the country and even within farms.

John Maher, Grass10 Campaign Manager joins Catherine Egan to discuss actions farmers need to take with current drought conditions on farms.

Show Notes

Currently the west is growing more grass than the east, heavier ground is growing more grass than drier ground, newer ryegrass swards are growing more grass than old pasture and farms with higher soil fertility are growing more grass in general than those with poorer soil fertility. 
 
Demand is also very variable; some drystock farms that have a low daily demand for grass will only need a few minor tweaks while others have a very high demand so each farmer needs to look at their own individual situation. 
 
Further information here
https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2020/information-for-drystock-farmers-dealing-with-current-very-dry-weather.php
 
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The Beef Edge is Teagasc’s podcast for all the latest news, information and advice for Irish beef farmers, presented by Catherine Egan.

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