With this years grass growth being back 5% on last years total grown, it will be important to keep a eye on silage stocks.
If you are going to struggle to make it to turn out – now is the time to act
Keep a eye on forage stocks
Herbal ley trail in the Ribble Valley
First picture Soil Structure from the Control Area of the field (so not under a herbal ley, this soil is compacted and cracking horizontally in slaps ),
The second Picture is of Soil in the same field which has been planted with Herbal Ley (this is soil which is much better in terms of Structure and soil life status )
Direct Drilled Lucerne 5 weeks in the ground and still growing
Sward renovation now is a good time after a cut of silage !!
Grass growth last week nearly the highest of the season – its like the “Big Dipper” this year.
- Make sure grass does not get away from you when grazing – tighten up grazing area or cut more for 2-3rd cuts , basically a lot of farms have supply of grass exceeding demand.
- pre mow if necessary to reset paddocks , for quality (never ideal but sometimes it has to be done)
Rain Drives grass growth up by 72% this week
