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…
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Rain Drives grass growth up by 72% this week
Grass growth compared to 2018 –
Blue line 2020 says it all, We are as seen from the graph sooner into the dry period encouraging signs of rain now will have a positive impact – Fingers Crossed Organic Farms are recording the the highest grass growth…
Great Grazing Platform
So the pictures below taken last week, are from a Grazing Platform in South Cumbria , the tracks and fence network have made a real difference to grass quality and yield – on what are challenging soils !!!
New Grain Treatment to consider in 2020
This Week
The Dry spell continues – as grass growth falls 39% on 2 weeks ago – Rain would be great – check out the graph on the page above.- the need to assess forage stocks now is now to ensure you…
This Week update
Growth rate on grass responds to rain 12 days ago – see the graph on the link above 1st Cut Silage early cuts have gone well- Remember if you need additive please let me know – I am carrying stock…
Rain at last – should have a positive effect grass growth
Growth rates this week dropped by 18% , so this rain will help a lot Grazing Platforms are being well grazed down by cattle, with residues on some farms to nearly less than 1500 kg/DM/ha, this will help keep quality…
This weeks idea Multi Species Mixture
We know that multi Species leys are beneficial to both the soils in terms of boosting soil microbial activity and structure, to Livestock the mineral up take by the crop helps with health and immunity , from work I did…
Make sure your grazing down your covers
Grazing covers down now will help maintain grass quality through the season, and grass is really palatable at this time of year. If you can can get covers down o 1500-1700 kg/DM/ha post grazing that will be the target. Growth…