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continue measuring and budgeting grass

aim to be growing 13 t/ha so that 10 t/ha is utilized according to Grass 10

review paddock sizes

keep going with the reseeding plan

monitor milk yields based on grass consumption

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continue measuring and maximizing grass growth and achieve best possible utilization

review data collected over the previous years to enhance stocking rates or changes in the grazing platform

assess to see if zero grazing could improve farm efficiency

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continue to measure and budget accordingly

reseed under performing paddock at a rate of 15% per year

keep learning new techniques from fellow farmers in the discussion group

monitor milk yields and cow performance based on grass consumption.

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start measuring grass

record all info in PastureBase

compare with other farms

correct soil indexes from the previous years soil test

rectify P and K levels

enact a reseeding plan in conjunction with under performing paddocks

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sign up to PastureBase Ireland

map out the whole farm with Grasstec

allocate equal grass area within the paddocks

incorporate grass measuring techniques

soil test all fields and and change fertiliser plan accordingly

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dairy farm with dairy calf to beef

80 spring calving cows milked

20 replacement heifers reared annually

Holstein Frisian cows

very high yielding herd with emphasis put on milk solids in recent years

70 acre grazing block, 30 of this rented.

33 acre out farm for cattle and silage

another 40 acres scattered for replacements, silage making etc.

strip grazing preferred technique

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milk price volatility

Brexit implications

environmental regulations will become a major threat

quality and quantity of labour availability

public attitude towards animal welfare

farm would be very susceptible to drought

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no grass measurement carried out - huge area to exploit

very close proximity to Glanbia co-op for any advice needed

enhance grass growth rates and utilization

incorporate the Grass 10 system of utilizing 10 t/ha

attend farm walks to develop understanding of new methods and incorporate into the farm

improve the efficiency of the farm

attend any open days

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fragmented land divided in 4 separate blocks

limited land area around the home grazing block for expansion

soil index 1 for P according to latest soil tests across the whole farm

future of the beef production very uncertain in the future

one man job is difficult at calf rearing

struggle to find time to do everything.

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soil testing regularly carried out

relatively dry farm with ability to grow high yielding grass

good grazing infrastructure including roadways, water supply and fencing

good fertilizer plan in place

reseeding regularly carried out

adequate housing for all animals with little or no straw bedding

strong emphasis on fertility and 365 calving interval

producing high milk solids year on year

very high quality silage made and tested above 75% DMD

early turnout, late closing weather permitting