Developments in Grassland by https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb Five Year Grassland Management Plan, SCOT Analysis en-us 2017-02-21 09:02:12 UTC 2025-12-20 23:40:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Objectives www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155086538
  • To access the current level of grassland management on the farm
  • To make improvements on the farm which will aid in grass utilization and overall farm profitability
  • Set out a 5 year grassland management improvement plan
    • ]]>     2017-02-21 09:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155086538     Introduction www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155088242
  • 65ha farm all of which is permanent grassland
  • Originally a beef system but has started dairy production within the last two years
  • Located in Co. Offaly (see location below)
  • Grazed grass is the cheapest feed source available to livestock at 7c/kg DM (Ref.)
  • The aim of this project is to improve overall grassland management on the farm
  •  Grass production and utilisation are the drivers to profitability of any Irish farm

    • ]]>     2017-02-21 09:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155088242     Current Grassland management www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155091575
  • Rotational grazing system in place
  • Currently there is no grass measuring taking place
  • Pit silage made by contractor
  • Own machinery for making baled silage
  • Makes use of early Spring N and slurry
  • There has been roughly 12 ha reseeded over the last two years due to switching from beef to dairy systems
  • Extensive amount of work done recently establishing paddocks
  • Roadways between paddocks have also been established
    • ]]>     2017-02-21 09:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/155091575     5 Year Plan www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156395717 Year 1:
    • Start grass measuring
    • Start using correct grassland management proceedures
    • Join a dairy discussion group
    • Soil test
    Year 2:
    • Analyse soil tests and spread fertiliser based on results
    • Improve soil fertility
    • Improve grass growth on the farm
    • Incorporate clover into existing swards


    ]]>     2017-02-27 13:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156395717     Year 3: www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156398956
  • Soil test
  • Establish which paddocks are under performing
  • Look at ways of improving productivity of under performing paddocks
    • Year 4:
    • Reseed if necessary
    • Continue to improve soil fertility
    • Increase stocking rates
    Year 5:
    • Establish the most profitable and sustainable way of farming
    • Ensure the farm is growing and utilising as much grass as possible
    ]]>     2017-02-27 13:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156398956     Aerial View of the Milking Platform www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156412091 2017-02-27 14:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156412091 SCOT Analysis www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156427858 2017-02-27 15:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156427858 www_conorcondron_com https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156538045 2017-02-27 19:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/www_conorcondron_com/m0ip09qshzjb/wish/156538045