Brian Reidy: Growth is coming under extreme pressure as rain falls short

Not long ago we were all wondering when the rain was going to stop so that we could get first cut off. Now we are all wondering when it is going to rain again, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Not long ago we were all wondering when the rain was going to stop so that we could get first cut off. Now we are all wondering when it is going to rain again, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Grass growth has been under extreme pressure lately as there has been little sign of much-needed rain. Over the next few weeks, we'll look at how to best manage 

A lot of farms that I have visited over the last week or so are really starting to feel a pinch when it comes to grass quality and quantity.