Summer management and Autumn preparation

There will be a supercharging of grass growth with the rainfall
An LMX bullock born in April 2020 and weighing 600kg sold for €1,500 at Roscrea Mart last Friday. Picture: James Treacy.

An LMX bullock born in April 2020 and weighing 600kg sold for €1,500 at Roscrea Mart last Friday. Picture: James Treacy.

Thankfully most of the country got some badly needed rain, hopefully, we might get a little more as last Monday's downpours are still insufficient.

With soil temperatures well above normal, if we get more moisture we can expect a supercharging of grass growth.

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