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On this week's episode of #TheBeefEdge podcast, John Maher, @teagascgrass10 Manager gives an update from farms at the moment; some farms have had the best spring in years, while other farms are looking for rain. Listen in here bit.ly/4j1UKaN Teagasc Beef

Cows grazing out well in Kearneys, Cork monitor farm today. Jack trying to keep PGC between 1300 and 1500kgsDM/ha. 100% submission rate on the heifers, 79% with the cows 2 weeks into breeding Reseed up but abit of ☔️wouldn’t go astray!

Grass growth for the coming week is expected to increase (but is dependant on rainfall in your locality) Avg 63kg (55-71kg) Current avg has been on par or below average across Ireland Rainfall expected country wide this week/weekend 19-50mm predicted Soil temps remain high at 13C

Dry Matter remains very high across all research centers.🌞 Take note while carrying out grass walks to account of high DM in grass at the moment🌱

Grass10 Newsletter:🐄 Grass quality suffering due Soil moisture deficits to date As rainfall occurs address pre-grazing yield (target 1300-1400kg)🌧️ Time to start planning nutrient application for second cut silage🌱🚜 Featured farmer: Michael Walsh Co. Kilkenny

Focusing on rotation length, grass allocations and supplementation rates, Joseph Dunphy, TeagascGrass10 shares key tips and advice as soil moisture deficits still have the potential to limit grass growth in some locations. Read them here bit.ly/3ZvrVwh

Litres back up a little on some farms

Grass growth over the past week has been below average due to soil moisture deficits (61kg)📉Grass growth is predicted to increase next week to avg 67kg, in part due to expected rainfall of 19-44mm 🌧️ Soil temp will reduce but still remain high 📷 🌡️

Farm walks kicking off this week with Mark Lonergan. Come along Thursday to see how Mark's farm has progressed over the term of the programme.

John Maher, TeagascGrass10 Programme Manager, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s episode of #TheDairyEdge podcast to discuss managing mid-season grass quality. Listen in here pod.fo/e/2da861

Grass growth has been below the 5 year average due low rainfall across Ireland Growth will rise this week due to adequate rainfall in many areas of the country (64-83kg expected) Significant rainfall is again expected over the coming days Soil temps remain 13-14C

In this weeks Grass 10 newsletter: Tips around management of grass as rainfall arrives Growth rates have reduced over the last week but are expected to increase again Time to plan second cut silage Featured Farmer: Killian Brennan Co. Cavan bit.ly/Grass10-27thMay

Teagasc Moorepark’25, which is taking place on Wednesday, 2 July, will be an informative event for those with an interest in the Irish dairy industry. Find out more here bit.ly/4dx2Uqh Teagasc Dairy FBD Insurance AIB #Moorepark25

The #Moorepark25 Dairy Open Day takes place on Wednesday, 2nd July at 8:30am in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Innovating for the future’. Find out more teagasc.ie/moorepark25 Teagasc Dairy FBD Insurance AIB Business

This weeks Grass10 podcast, Joe Dunphy discusses current grazing advice as rain arrives and growth is expected to bounce back up📈 And also an update from Killian Brennan, this weeks featured farmer Listen: pod.fo/e/2dc121'

What gives Irish dairy and meat their world-renowned quality and taste? Food quality and sensory scientist Kieran Kilcawley Teagasc Food Research Programme has the answer! Watch the video to uncover the science behind the flavour — and don’t miss your chance to meet Kieran at #Moorepark25

In this weeks Grass10 Newsletter ▪️Predicted growth rate expected to increase slightly ▪️Some farms need to correct pre-grazing yield (currently 1598kg on average) ▪️Nutrients need to be kept up to date on all farms ▪️Featured farmer: Fitzgerald's in Kerry bit.ly/Grass10-3rdJune

Predicted Grass growth is expected to be 70kg across the country Growth is currently below 5 year average in many areas Rainfall of 16-33mm expected Soil temp at 11-13C

Grass DM in Moorepark and Grange

Join us next week for three Teagasc/Kerry Dairy Ireland Farm Walks, marking the final events on these participating farms as part of the Joint Programme! These walks will provide a comprehensive review of farm performance over the last 5 years. An opportunity not to be missed!