Getting through the dry spell and maintaining herd performance

Plenty of silage has been made so there are reserves

Silage contractor Drew Crowley collects grass for silage on the dairy farm of Denis Flynn in TImoleague on an overcast but warm day. A Claas 890 Jaguar Mower and New Holland tractors were used to collect the silage. Picture: Andy Gibson.

July has arrived and drought conditions are beginning to become a reality in many parts of the country.

Most of the south and east of the country now has a 50 to 60mm moisture deficit.