Heat and nitrogen boost grass growth suddenly

How quickly grass grows when temperatures rise. It’s not surprising, because most farmers had nitrogen boosting growth since the poor weather started in early April.

Farmers have reported growth rates of 100 Kg/DM/ha over the last week.

I walked farms on Monday and Tuesday and all had a grass surplus. One paddock was grazed last Tuesday week, and had 800kg of cover this Tuesday — eight days’ growth. If that growth rate continues, the paddock should be grazed again after 14 days, if grass quality is to be kept right.