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NEWS WATCHMILK SUPPLY AND PRICEThe milk supply for March amounted to 9,784,687 litres, which was a 1% increase on March 2019. The Barryoe variable milk price remains the same as last month, other than the seasonal adjustment in the SCC bonus from 0.88c to 0.5c per litre. Negative market conditions resulted in a 1.5c/L drop in the Carbery base price but this was offset by an increased contribution from the stability fund of 1.5c/L and Barryroe’s variable milk price now stands at 33.29c/L at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein including VAT and SCC bonus.
Our average constituents for March were: 4.23% butterfat and 3.26% protein and our average variable milk price for the month is 35.27c/L. The equivalent prices in the fixed milk price schemes are 34.64c/L and 34.34c/L for schemes 4 and 5 respectively.
AREA AID APPLICATIONSThe closing date for Basic Payment Scheme applications is Friday 15th May 2020. Make sure you prioritise as mistakes mean reduced payments and/or
significant delays in payments. David Walsh is available on 086/8073953 to advise you if required.
ARABLE CROPSBarryroe Co-op provides an excellent service in bringing value in crop chemicals to arable farmers. Scott Lovell 086/0241079 and Luke Murray 087/2720716 are on hand to provide a crop walking service across a range of crops.
FERTILITY BOOSTER FEEDSPlease note all our standard dairy feeds now include a fertility boosting mineral pack (increased levels and inclusion of organic trace elements such as Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium and Manganese). This pack will be included in our dairy feeds for the duration of the main breeding season.
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION MEETINGSGiven the escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continuation of restrictions in this country, our annual electoral-group information meetings are CANCELLED.
Grass Farmer Profile - Teddy Cullinane, Kilmalooda, Ballinascarthy.After a slow start to the year growth has really taken off in the last 10 days. I started the second round on 10th April when the first few paddocks had covers of 1,200kgDM/ha. My target pre-grazing yield is 1,450kgDM/ha. Silage ground was never grazed due to the poor Spring conditions and the target now is to have 1st Cut ready for May 15th.
Stocking Rate is currently set at 4LU/ha with 3kg meal being fed depending on growth rate. Cows are currently averaging 29.5 litres or 2.1kgMS. My Butterfat is well back on the last 2 years but my protein has held well.
As the grass is very lush at present, I’m not worried just yet. I’m currently feeding Barryroe’s 13% Summer Dairy nut in the parlour which is more than enough as grass protein is >20%.
Grass Decisions for week ahead.My main focus will be going into the right grass covers as this will dictate the residual cows leave behind. My target is to have no more than 10 days grass ahead or a cover/LU of 180. If growth rates are more than 70kgDM/ha I will pull meal back and look to take quality surplus bales for the Autumn.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all our lives and is likely to continue for some time to come. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our suppliers, customers, shareholders and all the Co-op staff for their commitment and understanding during these unprecedented times. It is critical that the food chain remains in operation at all times and I am proud of how Barryroe Co-op and all those associated with the Co-op have
conducted themselves during this crisis. I ask you all to please continue to observe all HSE recommendations for as long as they last and pay particular attention to observing the social distancing protocols with Co-op staff including drivers so that we can operate and maintain all Co-op services.
Peadar Murphy, CEO
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NEWS, AGRI ADVICE & PROMOTIONSNEWSLETTER APRIL 2020
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BREEDING SEASON 2020Mark dates in your diary and have an action plan at each date. This will maximise the number of matings each cow will get.
1st May 2020 breeding is 8th February 2021 calving
Pre breedingIf you have been heat detecting pre-breeding get the cows not yet shown heat calved 35 days checked by your vet. Otherwise put forward the cows that have had milk fever, retained afterbirths, severe mastitis, digestive issues and those with discharges to be checked by your vet. First 3 weeks of the season1. Tail paint all cows twice a week in normal weather
e.g. Monday and Thursday. In wet weather you will need to increase this. Clipping the hair on the rump allows the tail paint to be removed easier during mounting.
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2. Herd size will determine the level of mounting and
the ease of heat detection
• 4-5 cows on heat/day each cow has 50 mounts tail paint and reading at both milking’s
• 2-3 cows on heat/day each cow has 25 mounts tail paint and reading at both milking’s with a heat check last thing each night
3. Targets
• 30% of your cows bred at end of week 1 the 20th April-26th April,
• 60% of your cows bred at end of week 2 the 27th April to 3rd May
• 90% of your cows bred at the end of week 3 the 4th May-10th May
Act immediately if not meeting these targets as early intervention is the Key. At the end of the 3 weeks all cows calved 30 days not bred need to be examined by your vet. This will give those cows an opportunity to have 3 matings before the season ends. Second 3 weeks of the breeding seasonThis is the 3 weeks where the game is won or lost. Heat mounting activity is halved. Therefore heat detection has to be doubled in intensity compared to the first three weeks. How do I increase my heat detection intensity?
• Get a vasectomised Bull fit him with a chin ball -A male will always increase sexual activity!
• Top up tail paint 2-3 times a week-avoid any lapses.• Put on scratch cards.• Check cows last thing at night in the field and be
more vigilant at the morning milking.• Synchronization and fixed timed AI for those calved
30 days not shown heat. Maintain Energy IntakesCowsIt is crucial to maintain energy intakes during the breeding season and to match input with output. In inclement weather when intakes are reduced or when grass is in short supply it is prudent to supplement in the breeding season. HeifersIt has been demonstrated that a short-term (two-week) reduction in energy intake during or after AI severely reduces embryo survival rate in heifers; and clearly maintaining dry matter intakes during the early pregnancy period by avoiding sudden grass shortages is critical in achieving a high pregnancy rate. Heat Detection AidsApart from tail paint, scratch cards and the vasectomised bull are excellent, and in most farms all 3 can be used.
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MINIMISING MILK FAT DEPRESSION IN COWS AT GRASSMilk fat depression (low milk fat %) has become increasingly common in recent years particular in the April to June period. While there is a genetic element to the issue (high fat % EBI cows will have less issues), and a dilution effect as spring calving cows approach milk yield, the principle cause is nutritional. Spring grass contains lots of unsaturated fatty acids which depress milk fat production. The reason it has become increasingly problematic in recent times is that the modern dairy cow eats more grass than in the past and modern grass varieties contain more fat (and therefore more unsaturated fatty acids) e.g.
Old cow + old grass 12Kg/day grass @3% fat = 360g/day fat from grass
New cow + new grass 15Kg/day grass @6% fat = 900g/day fat from grass (2.5X more fat!)
Fast passage of feed through the cow (lack of functional fibre in the diet) and feeding high starch diet supplements will make the problem worse.
Practical steps to minimise milk fat % drop:
• From the second rotation until June, avoid going into very low grass covers (<1,200Kg DM/ha). Increase pre-grazing covers to 1,400Kg+ if milk fat continues to drop.
• Graze paddocks out fully (force cows to eat stem as well as leaf ) by using strip grazing etc.
• From the second rotation until June, where practical, follow the cows rather than
blanket spread N fertiliser (high N grass is high in oil)• Consider feeding a high functional fibre buffer at grass e.g. a TMR
containing straw or high fibre grass silage• Avoid feeding high levels of feeds containing a lot of oil e.g. brewers
and distillers grains• Avoid feeding high levels of fast fermenting grains (particularly wheat
and to a lesser extent barley)• Ensure cows are in good condition. Low Body Condition Score (BCS)
cows (<2.5) tend to have lower milk fat %.• Consider feeding a good quality butterfat booster e.g. Mag12 Butterfat
Booster
Mag12 Butterfat BoosterMag12 Butterfat Booster is a combination of a buffer and soluble magnesium. It has been proven in trials to significantly increase rumen pH (buffering effect) and butterfat % when fed at 100g per cow per day. It has also been proven to have a positive effect on milk protein %. Note it is easier to maintain butterfat % than to recover from a large drop, therefore it is recommended to follow the above steps and include Mag12 Butterfat Booster before milk fat drops.
Mag12 Butterfat Booster is now available in our Dairy Elite 16% or 13% Summer Dairy cubes on special order (orders need to be placed a minimum of 2 full working days before required). It costs €1/Kg or €0.10 per cow per day.
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RESEEDING SPRING 2020With cash tight on many farms, there may be a temptation to put off reseeding. However this decision may cost you money as reseeding is one of the best short to medium term investments you can make on your farm.
Why Reseed?1. Grow more Grass
Research in Teagasc Moorepark has shown that your old permanent pasture typically produces 3 tonne/ha less than 100% PRG. The main difference is in spring (before mid-May), when it is most needed. Swards with a low content of Perennial Ryegrass (PRG) are reducing your profit by €300/ha (€120/acre) due to reduced dry matter (DM) production alone.
2. Improved Grass Quality (DMD)Low PRG swards are of lower quality (DMD) compared to new reseeds. Combined with correct grassland management new reseeds will deliver higher grass DMD during the grazing season with trials delivering 8% higher milk output per hectare compared to old permanent pasture.
3. Improved Fertiliser ResponseOld permanent pasture is inefficient i.e. you are losing 25% of the response to your Nitrogen fertiliser applications. On top of this, your old pastures have reduced digestibility and intake potential.
Why reseeding in the spring is recommended• Reseeding in spring is much more reliable with a wider window
for sowing and post emergence herbicide sprays (vital for dock control) plus improved clover establishment.
• The time that a sward is out of production can be limited to two to three months. Trials from Moorepark clearly show that even when a sward is out of production for this length of time, their annual DM production can be similar or even greater than old permanent pasture accessible for the entire year.
Reseeding Best PracticeTo ensure successful establishment the following reseeding best practise guide is strongly recommended.
1. Take a representative soil sample and send for analysis. If ploughing, wait until after ploughing to soil sample
2. Spray off the old pasture with 6L per ha (4.25 pts/Ac) Glyphosate e.g. Gallup. Allow 7 - 10 days after spraying before cultivating.
3. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed and apply Lime, Phosphate and Potash as per soil test results.
4. Select the most suitable Barryroe grass seed mixture for your
situation i.e. the very best varieties available (N.B.) as this mixture is likely to be in the ground for 10 years or more.
5. Sow 10 bags of grass seed for every nine acres to be sown in good conditions. Increase the seed rate in poor conditions.
6. Ideally cover seeds and roll well to ensure good contact between the seed and the soil.
7. Apply 60 Kg/ha (48 units/Ac) of nitrogen at or after sowing.8. Monitor closely for pest attack and take action where necessary.
Slugs, Leatherjackets, Frit Fly and Rabbits are the main threat.9. Post emergence weed control is essential particularly to
control docks and thistles. Normally apply herbicide five-six weeks after sowing. Where clover is important use Legumex DB as it is safe on clover.
10. Regular light grazings when conditions are good are recommended to encourage the development of the new sward while avoiding poaching.
Barryroe Co-op Quality Grass Seed Mixtures 2020All perennial ryegrass varieties from 2020 Irish (DAFM)
recommended list-PROVEN TO PERFORM BETTER UNDER IRISH CONDITIONS (versus varieties not on the list).
Best varieties for local conditions, chosen in conjunction with Teagasc and industry experts.
Clover included to meet 2020 Derogation requirements.13Kg inclusion (10% more than the majority other mixtures)
Supermix SilageMixture Pasture Profit Index (PPI) €162-Including Silage €37 + Spring Growth €68
A mixture designed specifically for silage (two or more cuts) with strong spring growth for high first cut yields, red clover (better
Supermix Silage Mixture Pasture Profit Index (PPI) €162-Including Silage €37 + Spring Growth €68 A mixture designed specifically for silage (two or more cuts) with strong spring growth for high first cut yields, red clover (better suited than white clover to an intensive cutting system) and durable varieties to ensure a long lasting sward.
Supermix Intensive Grazing Mixture PPI €189-Including Quality €45. Contains 60% tetraploid to deliver top quality grass to drive liveweight gain/milk solids but also delivers balanced seasonal growth.
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Supermix Silage Mixture Pasture Profit Index (PPI) €162-Including Silage €37 + Spring Growth €68 A mixture designed specifically for silage (two or more cuts) with strong spring growth for high first cut yields, red clover (better suited than white clover to an intensive cutting system) and durable varieties to ensure a long lasting sward.
Supermix Intensive Grazing Mixture PPI €189-Including Quality €45. Contains 60% tetraploid to deliver top quality grass to drive liveweight gain/milk solids but also delivers balanced seasonal growth.
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suited than white clover to an intensive cutting system) and durable varieties to ensure a long lasting sward. Supermix Intensive GrazingMixture PPI €189-Including Quality €45.
Contains 60% tetraploid to deliver top quality grass to drive liveweight gain/milk solids but also delivers balanced seasonal
growth.
Supermix Dual PurposeMixture PPI €183-Including Quality €39 + Silage €33.
Ideal for one cut silage and grazing systems with good spring growth and quality.
Supermix Dual Purpose Mixture PPI €183-Including Quality €39 + Silage €33. Ideal for one cut silage and grazing systems with good spring growth and quality.
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