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Last call for GrassCheck 2017

Date published: 21 December 2016

Areas of Expertise: Sustainable Livestock,  Grassland and Plant Science

In 2017, GrassCheck will once again be monitoring grass growth and providing weekly forecasts of grass growth rates.

GrassCheck 2017

However we are also seeking 12 new pilot dairy and 18 beef farms to help us monitor regional differences in grass growth rate and quality across the Province. These farms will be required to measure grass each week throughout the grazing season.  Regular grass samples will also be taken for analysis.  Each of the dairy pilot farms will also have an automatic weather station installed, which will measure key meteorological data such as temperature, rainfall and soil moisture.

If you would like to know more about becoming a pilot dairy or beef farm visit www.agrisearch.org where an information pack and application form can be downloaded. Deadline for applications is 12 pm, Wednesday 4 January.  

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