GrassCheckNI

This week on farm grass growth exceeded L.T average, but forecast is predicted to decrease. Compare all paddock growth to date this year and previous years and earmark underperforming paddocks/areas of the farm which require improvement. agrisearch.org/grasscheck

West is definitely best today. Two of our stations now at 30°C. @AgriSearchNI @AFBI_NI @barrabest

Grass growth curve has remained close to what was seen last year but continues to lag behind the long term average. With soil moisture deficit predicted to increase over the next 10 days, growth on many farms will further decrease. agrisearch.org/grasscheck

GrassCheck Bulletin 09.06.2025🌱 Despite cool overnight temperatures growth is recovering, following the recent dry spell. However, farms with light, free draining soils are still suffering with lower re growths📉 🌟ow.ly/LnUv50W70g8

GrassCheck Bulletin 02.06.2025🌱 Plot grass growth was significantly lower than on-farm growth last week, however it is forecast to return to the 10-year av. over the next fortnight as soil moisture returns☀️ 🌟ow.ly/GCBs50W3u08

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 19.05.2025🌱 Forecasted growth is predicted to reduce considerably below long-term average. Soil moisture levels have the potential for restricting growth in parts of the country. 🌦️ 🌟ow.ly/gOZl50VVJLI

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 12.05.2025🌱 Grass growth has been in line with the LT. av over the past week, however it is forecast to be 75% of the LT. av over the next 7 days and 40% the week after due to soil moisture.☀️☀️ 🌟 ow.ly/qkne50VROpm

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 05.05.2025🌱 Forecasted growth is predicted to be below long-term average on moderately drained fields due to long range forecast of sunshine and high temperatures. ☀️ 🌟 ow.ly/zvux50VNK6n

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 28.04.2025🌱 With grass growth increasing over this next 7 days, measure grazing areas regularly and consider using a grass budgeting programme to help predict grazing surpluses and allow timely management decisions to be made☀️ 🌟ow.ly/ILjk50VJK5o

Grass growth forecasted to increase rapidly over the next 7 days. Whilst very welcome for many it will bring with it management challenges. Achieving target residuals now will have a big impact on grass quality in the next grazing. agrisearch.org/grasscheck

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 14.04.2025🌱 After a prolonged dry period, rainfall is on the way, which may help to utilise fertiliser and slurry applied previously and may give an opportunity to apply slurry to paddocks. 🌦️ 🌟ow.ly/hubu50VAO7L

GrassCheck Bulletin 07.04.2025🌱☀️ Grass growth is forecast to remain in line with the LT. av this week before falling back due largely to colder temperatures and a high proportion of cloud cover. 🌥️ 🌟ow.ly/Kcl350Vwsl3

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 31.03.2025🌱 Conditions are forecasted to remain dry for the next 7 days.☀️ Though temperatures at night are forecasted to drop to around 0° at the weekend, which may affect soil temperature and therefore growth. 🌟ow.ly/txKN50Vsnk1

GrassCheck Bulletin Week Beginning 24.03.2025🌱 Take advantage of current conditions and grass quality, particularly with lighter stock. This will help conserve silage supplies and lower costs. Start with smaller grazing groups and build up. 🌱 🌟ow.ly/MjuW50Vo6RQ

GrassCheck Bulletin Week Beginning 17.03.2025🌱 Grass growth for the next week is forecast to be in line with the long-term av. at 17.1 kg DM/ha/day. 🌟ow.ly/KUFF50VjYpc

Our weather station in Downpatrick has recorded a wind gust of 72mph. #StormÉowyn @AFBI_NI @AgriSearchNI @barrabest @angie_weather

Top wind speed💨 (so far - at 7am) of 61.1mph recorded at both Dromore Co. Tyrone and Greyabbey County Down. Stay safe everyone! 🚨 #StormEowyn

This is the final GrassCheck bulletin of 2024. Our thanks to all the GrassCheck farmers who provide figures on a weekly basis and to everyone who contributes 👏 Full details: agrisearch.org/grasscheck

GrassCheck Bulletin w/c 14th October🌱 Growth on dairy and beef farms has again remained higher than the LT. Avg whilst plot growth has fell below the LT. Avg and in-line with the end of the 2023 season. 🌟ow.ly/51pa50TLE9b

GrassCheck Bulletin 07.10.2024🌱 Grass growth on dairy farms has been 20kg DM/ha above the LT. av. and beef farms this week, with growth predicted to remain above the LT. av over the next fortnight.📈 🌟ow.ly/VA0A50TGQpC