Current Grassland Management
Current Dry Matter Levels (%)
Grange
13%
Moorepark
13%
Oakpark
12%
Grass Growth Predictions
MoSt Grass Growth Predictions for each county for 7 days (from 29th September 2026)
Management notes
Predicted growth remains high across the country.
Ensure your livestock allocations of grass, meal and fodder are correct when putting in a grass cover on PastureBase
Autumn targets
- Autumn targets from now to Dec 1st set the farm up for extending grazing in 2026 and setting up the farm for spring 2027
- Begin final rotation on Oct 10th – later turnout farms in spring should begin final rotation earlier
- Target paddocks further from the yard, that are dry and have reasonable access in the next two weeks
- These paddocks will be grazed between March 1st – 17th, Spring 2027
Liming
- A 35 day rotation provides farms with an opportunity to spread lime
- Ground and weather conditions are suitable
- Grazing rotation length allows time between application and grazing
- Why lime?
- Liming will bring up the soil pH and increase soil nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) supply
- Improves nutrient use efficiency