GrassCheck Historical Results 2007


Grass Growth and Quality results to 15th October and prediction to 29th October 2007



3 Week Growth ending Grass Growth rate
(kgDM/ha/day) 		Dry Matter
(%) 		ME Content
(MJ/Kg DM)		 Crude Protein
(%DM)		 Sugars
(% DM)
15 Oct (Actual) 15 15 11.5 23 5
22 Oct(Predicted) 17          
29  Oct (Predicted) 12         

  • Ground conditions are causing some problems in the west and northwest, but conditions remain good elsewhere in the province.
  • Grazing in blocks and using different paddock entry and exit points will help to reduce poaching in wet conditions.
  • For those with adequate slurry storage, the closed period for slurry spreading has begun.  This ends on 31 January 2008.
  • This is the final GrassCheck bulletin for the season.  The bulletin will return in spring 2008.