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Beef
Grazing conditions improve, but supplies lacking for many
Martin Merrick
While farmers in the northwest have seen a reprieve in grazing conditions, grass supply remains a struggle for many.
4 September 2024 Grass & feeding
No bounce in growth just yet
The rain might have made the place green again, but it didn’t do much to increase growth rates.
24 August 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: contrasting conditions from west to east
It has been a tale of two halves this week, with some farmers having to house stock to prevent poaching in the west, while rainfall is still required in the east.
Variable growth across counties with variable rainfall
While some farmers have experienced heavy rainfall and are find ground conditions on the sticky side, there are still some experiencing a moisture deficit.
14 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Five tips for creep-grazing calves
Creep grazing is a great tool to boost weight gain in calves and prepare animals for weaning. Outlined are some tips for beginners.
10 August 2024 Management
Five management jobs for early July
As the grazing season enters the second half of the year, outlined are some jobs to keep on top of in July.
29 June 2024 Management
Beef Management: creep grazing, weed control and summer scour
Martin Merrick outlines the benefits of creep grazing, how best to control weeds at this time of the year and some tips on preventing summer scour.
26 June 2024 Management
Sheep Management: grass management and controlling scald
Grassland management has become much more complicated over the last 10 days, with growth rates dipping significantly and grass heading out much quicker
12 June 2024 Management