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PastureBase Ireland. PastureBaseIreland is a grassland management decision support tool and a mechanism to capture background data on farms.

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Currently a large under utilisation of grass on beef farms 4.8t Dm/ha (O'Donovan et al, 2011)

Grass 10 programme aims for better grass utilization with the aim of growing up to 10 tonne.

Match grass supply with demand (Teagasc)

Increase exports of grass fed beef to 2025  (DAFM, 2015)

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The objective of the plan is to increase the utilization of grazed grass on the farm by determining strength's, challenge's, opportunities and threat's and acting on these through new technologies to improve efficiency.

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*Irish beef worth €2.28bn to the Irish economy

*Dominant type of industry in Ireland accounting for over half of all farm enterprises

*Ireland is the largest beef exporter in the Northern Hemisphere

*Average farm size is 27.5ha with an average herd size of 18 cows

*Ireland is reknwned for the production of grass fed beef
grass is the cheapest feed source with an estimated cost of €0.07/kg DM

*Ireland has the potential to grow 12-16 tonnes DM/ha

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> Experienced Farmer
> Potential to expand and grow more grass
> Small cow type - Limousin X Shorthorn - lighter cows & easier on land
> Attends farm walks and open days
> Soil testing
> Good fencing and paddock layout

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> Poor beef price
> Labour availability
> Capital availability
> Farm Layout
> Not in a regular discussion group

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> Skilled personel available to develop farm map and grazing plan.
> Mountbellew agricultural college nearby
> Grants available for grass measurement tools (plate meters, etc)

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Farm size : 40ha block
Land type : dry / free draining
Stock numbers :
70 cows
10 replacement heifers
1 stock bull
System : Suckler calf to weanling
Spring calving system

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> Price of inputs
> Extreme weather events
> Policy (greenhouse gas emissions)
> Brexit

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The Franciscan Brothers came to Mountbellew in 1818 and established the first agricultural college in Ireland in 1904 at Mountbellew. Since then, the college has expanded its courses and operations down through the years. The college co-operates with Teagasc, Galway Mayo Insitute of Technology (GMIT) and Galway/Roscommon ETB in the delivery of courses.

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Mapping & Infrastructure plan
Soil testing
Soil fertility plan
Roadway plan
Attend KT groups

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Reseed 10% of land
Silage testing
Soil test to monitor performance
Autumn/Spring/Main Season Plan
Continue grass measurement

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Reseed poorest performing paddocks (Direct Drilling)
Grass measuring (Cut & Weigh)
Record data using online tools (PBI)
Roadway construction

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Reseed 10% of land
On/Off Grazing
Examine previous 2 years data in order to see if progress is being made

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Include alernitive forages into reseeding plan in order to enhance productivity