Grass Growth still steady Compared to last year
Magic day its well and truely here
Grass Growth across Lancashire this week have taken us above last years curve, this is after however a slow start. So keeping on top of grass is key now to ensure quality through the season. Grass protein is recorded at approx. 24 %
New Grazing season starts for 2015
As some dairy cows start to venture out on to grazing platforms at the start of the 2015 season, so does the measuring of grass growth. The light green line are this years measurements to date , so it is noticeable that we are slightly behind last year. Soil...
Cow Building Lighting Getting it right can make a difference !.
Something to think about Lux levels A bright sunny day 80,000 lux Overcast day 2000-5000 lux Modern Office 500 lux A typical cow building 50-60 lux Uk (winter daytime) Milk Cows Evidence shows that milk output and feed intake is highest when light periods of...
Grass growth slowed down in September, due to lack of water !!!
Direct drilling underway
Direct drilling under way at Chipping in Late August, making the most of the better weather, This is into a tired grass ley , drilling in new Tetraploids and Hybrid Grass Varieties, to improve next years performance. Agscope Exhibit at Garstang Show, Along with...
Grass growth still above the curve (just)
Grass growth picks up with the rain fall this weekend “Phew”
Hot weather - think water supply to cows , they could drink 140-160 litres a day , so make sure the supply is good, especially after milking
Grass Growth update 27-6-14 An Excellent 2nd Cut Tantallon Grass being mown on the 17th June, this was direct drilled last Sept (13)
Its been like a greenhouse this week and Grass growth flies
Grass hits a average of 100 kg/Dm /Day