Current Dry Matter and Growth Predictions

PastureBase Ireland provides up‑to‑date grassland data to help farmers make informed grazing and feeding decisions each week. Plan the week ahead with the latest PastureBase Ireland maps, showing grass growth, soil temperatures, rainfall and dry matter.

February 20th 2026

Dry matter percentage | Average soil temperature | Current grass growth | Predicted grass growth | Predicted rainfall

Dry matter percentage

Oakpark 15.8% and Moorepark 15.2%.

Dry matter percentage Oakpark 15.8% and Moorepark 15.2%.

Average soil temperature

Predicted average grassland soil temperature for next week, regional values ranging from about 4 to 7°C.

Average soil temperature map Predicted average grassland soil temperature for next week, regional values ranging from about 4 to 7°C.

Current grass growth

Current grass growth rates in kg dry matter per hectare per day, indicating higher growth in the southwest and lower growth across the north and east.

Current grass growth map Current grass growth rates in kg dry matter per hectare per day, indicating higher growth in the southwest and lower growth across the north and east.

Predicted grass growth

Predicted grass growth for next week in kg dry matter per hectare per day, slightly higher forecast growth in parts of the south and southeast.

Grass growth predictions map Predicted grass growth for next week in kg dry matter per hectare per day, slightly higher forecast growth in parts of the south and southeast.

Predicted rainfall

Predicted rainfall totals in millimetres for next week, generally in the 20–40 mm range, with higher totals indicated in southern and western areas.

Predicted rainfall map Predicted rainfall totals in millimetres for next week, generally in the 20–40 mm range, with higher totals indicated in southern and western areas.