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.