Hawke's Bay pasture growth forecast
Forecast net pasture growth for the next 7 days in Hawke's Bay's farming districts, with the last 7 days, soil moisture and soil temperature. Free, no sign-up.
This week in Hawke's Bay: forecast net pasture growth ranges from 23 kgDM/ha/day in Hastings to 29 in Waipukurau. Updated Tue, 3 Nov, 11:56 pm NZDT.
| District | Next 7 days kgDM/ha/day | Last 7 days kgDM/ha/day | Change | Soil moisture | Soil water | Soil temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa | 26 | 47 | ▼ down 44% | 17% | 90 mm | 18.4 °C |
| Hastings | 23 | 38 | ▼ down 40% | 18% | 155 mm | 20.8 °C |
| Waipukurau | 29 | 37 | ▼ down 23% | 18% | 75 mm | 16.1 °C |
Defaults: dairy pasture on each district's soil (Fundamental Soil Layers), not irrigated. Net growth is gross growth minus leaf that dies before grazing. Weather: ECMWF IFS analysis and forecast via Open-Meteo, refreshed every few hours. The model is weather-driven and has not yet been validated against measured growth, so treat the numbers as a guide and check them against your plate meter. For your own farm's location, soil and pasture, use the forecast tool.
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