June has been a difficult month for grazing dropping to 380 kg DM

Tim Leader "I did take some bales out a few weeks back and they came in useful to supplement when grass was tight." Picture: Dan Linehan

We took time off last week and went up to Spanish Point in Clare for a few days. It was great to get away from the farm and recharge the batteries. We spent some time in the Burren National Park which was great, plenty of walking.

Things are busy at home. Cows are milking 25 litres with 4.15% fat and 3.66% protein. June has been a difficult month for grazing. At one point the cover went down to 380 kg DM. I had to put in silage and 5kg meals.