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Forage crisis averted – Grass is now growing at a pace – the blue line says it all !!!, also a grazing height guide (no plate meter needed for this one ) .
Grass growth is slow
As of today 9th April we have grown 16% less grass than same time last year – average growth rate of 33 kg/day Below is a excellent re seed of Dundas Grass Mixture – From Watson Seeds (Nr Preston)
2021 Grass Season kicks off
So with soil temperatures hitting 8 degrees this week across the North West , its say we have lift off with years grass season. If you have some fields under preforming , take a look and assess what your perennial…
Spring Grazing
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…
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…