GrassCheck Historical Results 2005


Grass Growth and Quality results to 17th October and prediction to 31th October 2005



3 Week Growth
ending
Grass Growth rate
(kgDM/ha/day)
Dry Matter
(%)
Crude Protein
(%DM)
Sugars
(% DM)
Fibre
(% DM)
ME Content
(MJ/kg DM)
17 October
(Actual)
13.4
15.9
22.3
9.3
27.2
11.2
24 October
(Predicted)
12.2
    
    
    
    
    
31 October
(Predicted)
10.0
    
    
    
    
    

  • With the mild weather in October to date, growth has continued close to the seasonal average. Growth rate will continue to decline as autumn progresses.
  • Ground conditions continue to deteriorate.  Try to minimise damage to the sward. Reduce stocking density, and graze cows for a few hours each day. Bring cows in once they have eaten their fill. Use a back fence to avoid tramping previously grazed ground.
  • This is the last GrassCheck bulletin for the season. Reports will recommence next spring.