Exceptional start to spring-grazing season for most in Ireland

The 2023 spring-grazing season has gotten off to an expectational start, with the majority of dairy farms able to get cows out for a number of hours/day. Farms that would be considered to be on heavy land have been able to get cows out on a more consistent basis compared to other years. But it is important to continue to mind land and avoid causing any damage that may have a detrimental effect going forward. As the calving season progresses the number of cows going to grass should increase, placing more pressure on land and increasing the potential risk of damage being caused. Advertisement Spring-grazing season Grazing conditions for the most part remain quite good, but it is important to continue to closely monitor ground conditions. Farmers should continue to use back fences, spur roadways and make use of the multiple exits/entrances to paddocks. Predicted growth rates are looking good for the time of year; based on figures from PastureBase Ireland they are 12kg of dry matter ...