For farmers who have managed to achieve grazing earlier in the season, some 2nd rotation re-growths will soon be ready to graze - if these were poached in the first grazing, avoid damaging them a second time where possible. AHDB HCC QMS

Good growth has been recorded despite challenging conditions. AHDB HCC QMS

Recorded grass growth is improving, but will vary depending on local conditions. Growth monitoring across individual platforms is recommended. AHDB HCC QMS

GrassCheckGB Farmer Richard Rees has utilised #grassland management skills gained through this project to finish lambs earlier and save money through feeding more grass and less concentrates.

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The wet weather has created lower growth rates than expected this week, predicted warmer weather should hopefully bring with it a more promising outlook! AHDB HCC QMS

Welcome to the first bulletin of 2024!
It's certainly been a challenging start to the year with saturated ground conditions making grazing conditions much more difficult to manage. Take opportunities to for on-off grazing where possible. AHDB HCC QMS

As we look forward to the start of the #GrassCheckGB bulletins next week, we introduce you to Giles Henry, an organic beef farmer in Scotland who has been part of this project since 2019!
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22 Feb - Come and join us for a workshop on utilising data in decision making on farm!
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Unlock success on farm! Grass, one of the best low-cost feeds, is right at our fingertips.

GrassCheckGB farmer Michael Shannon shares the secret to boosting profits on his #beef farm – harnessing the power of what grows naturally.

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Interested in managing #grazing over winter?

GrassCheckGB #dairy farmer Andrew Brewer sheds light on how his autumn calving system aligns seamlessly with the evolving patterns of grass growth and quality throughout the year.

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Dive into the world of data-driven grazing decisions with Andy King, grazing consultant and retired GrassCheckGB farmer 🐮Join us in Penrith on 16 Jan as he takes last season’s data collected by farmer James Tweedie and highlights crucial decision points. bit.ly/3TpqNIp

Small but perfectly formed GrassCheckGB meeting here today with Poppy Frater and QMS discussing grazing, bale grazing, and utilising data. Really positive day with Vic Ballantyne 🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and #WhiteleyFarm . Sodding baltic though!!

This is the final bulletin of 2023. Huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters for their work throughout this year, and most importantly to all of the GrassCheckGB farmers for their time in collecting and supplying grass data throughout the year AHDB HCC QMS

Soil temps remain well above 10 °C with the mild conditions, much higher than typical for October. Grass growth is continuing above average, providing a welcome boost to winter forage supplies where covers can be grazed in the coming months AHDB HCC QMS

With some unseasonably warm weather forecast, grass growth predictions are expecting a boost in production over the next few weeks AHDB HCC QMS

Management of the grazing platform now is key to spring turnout – aim to graze out paddocks cleanly before closing, according to your autumn rotation plan. AHDB HCC QMS

Grass growth is still above the seasonal average, but growth rates are expected to fall in the coming weeks with cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours AHDB HCC QMS

Grass growth remains above the seasonal average, by 5.5 kg DM/ha/d (overall GB average is 48.6 kg DM/ha/d) AHDB HCC QMS

We are heading to #GrazeDebate next Thursday where one of our GrassCheckGB farmers will be hosting. It's sure to be an interesting day, full of lively debates!

Great @GrassCheckGB Farm walk this week where Farmer Robert Mallet discussed his #grazingmanagement system & involvement in sulphur only #fertiliser trials as well as their block calving system, which allows for a sheltered outdoor #calf rearing area. #GrasscheckGB