https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue The aim is to develop a plan which will enable me to complete a 5 year grassland management plan for a suckler farm. en-us 2018-02-01 18:32:29 UTC 2023-03-05 00:07:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227211709 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




]]> 2018-02-01 18:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227211709 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227217353 *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]]> 2018-02-01 18:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227217353 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227222340 > 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

]]> 2018-02-01 18:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227222340 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227236242 > Poor beef price
> Labour availability
> Capital availability
> Farm Layout
> Not in a regular discussion group]]> 2018-02-01 19:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227236242 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227237125 > Skilled personel available to develop farm map and grazing plan.
> Mountbellew agricultural college nearby
> Grants available for grass measurement tools (plate meters, etc)

]]> 2018-02-01 19:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227237125 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227240459 > Price of inputs
> Extreme weather events
> Policy (greenhouse gas emissions)
> Brexit]]> 2018-02-01 19:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227240459 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227246413 2018-02-01 19:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227246413 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227247541 Mapping & Infrastructure plan
Soil testing
Soil fertility plan
Roadway plan
Attend KT groups]]> 2018-02-01 19:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227247541 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227251262 Reseed poorest performing paddocks (Direct Drilling)
Grass measuring (Cut & Weigh) 
Record data using online tools (PBI)
Roadway construction]]> 2018-02-01 19:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227251262 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227252207 Reseed 10% of land
Silage testing
Soil test to monitor performance
Autumn/Spring/Main Season Plan
Continue grass measurement]]> 2018-02-01 19:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227252207 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227253834 Reseed 10% of land
On/Off Grazing
Examine previous 2 years data in order to see if progress is being made

]]> 2018-02-01 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227253834 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227255358 Include alernitive forages into reseeding plan in order to enhance productivity]]> 2018-02-01 19:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/227255358 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/230796609 2018-02-12 19:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/230796609 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/232521514 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.]]> 2018-02-16 21:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/232521514 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/233452827 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)]]> 2018-02-20 18:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/233452827 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/233462636 2018-02-20 19:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/233462636 james_fitzmaurice https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/235786541 2018-02-27 10:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/james_fitzmaurice/5v801345wkue/wish/235786541