https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d Hayley Padden Student Number 15482528 en-us 2019-02-25 22:34:07 UTC 2025-12-15 19:16:36 UTC hello@padlet.com hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335131382 Irish farms have the potential to grow 12-16t DM/ha/annum

Better farms on PBI grew an average of 11t which ranges from 6.2 - 16.6t DM/ha/annum


]]> 2019-02-25 22:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335131382 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132122 Fragmented farm in two blocks.

Potential to grow 12-16t DM/ha/annum

Beef: suckler to store
30

Sheep: upland ewes
100 lambing ewes
50 hoggets

65ha of land ]]> 2019-02-25 22:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132122 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132268 Farmer in question an active member of teagasc knowledge transfer schemes

Highly willing to progress in both enterprises on the farm

Extremely fortunate to have a close relative who has a contracting business

One young farmer who has a level 8 degree from UCD.

Ewes scanned annually.


]]> 2019-02-25 22:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132268 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132330 10 ha is prone to flooding due to topography.

One farm labourer

Fluctuating prices within the sheep and beef market

Brexit- possibility of both sheep and beef industries crashing for example with a beef price threating to drop to €2.50.

Farmer is heavily dependent on sheep and beef  price in order to complete the grassland management plan

Price of inputs for example  fertiliser, diesel and contractor.]]> 2019-02-25 22:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132330 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132408 Not in a regular discussion group.

Time is a major challenge.

Weather condition(high rainfall) influences grass growth and ground conditions

Price of beef and sheep at factories influences cash flow and progress.

Liverfluke and scab is a problem on the farm.]]> 2019-02-25 22:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132408 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132436 Join a grass focused discussion group.

Attend farm walks and opening days.

No grass measurement tools are used and therefore can be utilised.

The farm is under stocked  therefore potential to increase profit/ha

Drainage.]]> 2019-02-25 22:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132436 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132473 Mapping and infrastructure plan 

Join a grass focused discussion 

Paddock level nutrient plan ]]> 2019-02-25 22:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335132473 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335144644 Grass measure on a weekly basis 

Enter data into PastureBase Ireland

]]> 2019-02-25 23:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335144644 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335144927 Measure grass weekly 

Continue using PastureBase Ireland 

Soil test

Target developing a reseeding programme. ]]> 2019-02-25 23:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335144927 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335145971 Use data to review your system 

Put a plan in place to increase farm efficiency. ]]> 2019-02-25 23:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335145971 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335146457 Reseed paddocks which need reseeding 

Invest in infrastructure to optimise farm efficiency(paddock sizes, water trough and access points)

Alternative forages- clover, whole crops, wintering forages. 

Continue to measure and budget grass.]]> 2019-02-25 23:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335146457 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335147800 Start measuring grass, budgeting using PastureBase Ireland and match stocking rate to growth potential.]]> 2019-02-25 23:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335147800 hayley_padden https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335149023 2019-02-26 00:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hayley_padden/w37wsrzc0s2d/wish/335149023