Grass Growth Update: Managing Through the Dry Spell

Grass10 Advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us for an update on grass growth across the country.

 

Nikki discusses how the recent dry spell has affected grass growth, highlighting the varying impact on farms in different regions. 

 

She offers practical advice for farmers where grass supplies are becoming restricted and outlines the key management decisions to consider in the weeks ahead.

 

We also discuss grazing management for the remainder of the summer, the importance of assessing silage stocks, and the potential role of autumn reseeding in improving grass production on some farms.

 

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What is OviCast?

OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast.

Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry.

Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/