Thompsons

To establish a good grazing wedge and maintain grass quality, maximise grazing demand as conditions improve, targeting dry areas and lower covers. If a large proportion of the 1st rotation has been grazed, start the 2nd rotation if 1st paddocks grazed are above 2,700 kg DM/ha.

On farm grass growth has exceeded plot growth predictions. High levels of rainfall over the past number of weeks have made grazing conditions difficult. Prioritise grazing were possible, using on-off grazing and targeting the drier areas. @CIELivestock1 @DiscoverCAFRE @daera_ni

Plot growth is currently predicted to exceed the long-term average during the next two weeks. It is important to achieve target residuals during this round to ensure quality grass for spring. Aim to graze drier fields first during the last round, to target for early turnout.

Dry conditions throughout August resulted in low grass growth across the East, with many areas only receiving 8-30mm of rainfall. With the start of September, many areas have seen similar, if not higher, levels of rainfall across the weekend compared to the whole of August.