Spring block calving is about to begin, so its time to work out grass covers ready for grazing over the the next month Aim for a pre graze cover of 2200-2300 kg/cover , at this cover grass quality is high…
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Keep a eye on forage stocks
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…
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…
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…
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 !!!