Waikato pasture growth forecast
Forecast net pasture growth for the next 7 days in Waikato's farming districts, with the last 7 days, soil moisture and soil temperature. Free, no sign-up.
This week in Waikato: forecast net pasture growth ranges from 31 kgDM/ha/day in Taupō to 67 in Matamata. Updated Tue, 3 Nov, 11:53 pm NZDT.
| District | Next 7 days kgDM/ha/day | Last 7 days kgDM/ha/day | Change | Soil moisture | Soil water | Soil temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 37 | 45 | ▼ down 17% | 21% | 75 mm | 15.8 °C |
| Matamata | 67 | 70 | ▼ down 3% | 50% | 120 mm | 14.8 °C |
| Te Awamutu | 67 | 68 | about the same | 48% | 120 mm | 15.3 °C |
| Te Kūiti | 67 | 67 | about the same | 56% | 90 mm | 15.1 °C |
| Taupō | 31 | 28 | ▲ up 13% | 18% | 75 mm | 14.4 °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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