Grassland Management [DA.FF.GM]
Cow Grazing Strategies in Wet Conditions
When large amounts of rainfall leave grazing fields saturated, how do we deal with wet conditions to manage the grazing platform and minimise damage to fields and gateways from poaching?…
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Herbal Leys – The Challenges
This articles follows on from Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix. Herbal leys contain a variety of species of grass, legumes and herbs and as such…
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Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix
There has been increasing interest in the use of herbal leys (also known as multi-species swards) for livestock farmers over the last few years. Summer drought conditions appear to be…
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Milk Manager News January 2023 – Planning for Youngstock Grazing this Spring
Regardless of the management of the milking herd, the majority of dairy youngstock will be turned out to grass this spring. By planning your grazing strategy now, there is potential…
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New Entrants – Getting Started with Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing increases the grass ultilisation on farm and leads to greater production of meat, milk, and wool per hectare, while also reducing feed and fertiliser requirements. In this video…
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Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity: Deferred Grazing
Deferring (setting aside) pasture in the summer for grazing in the winter months provides the opportunity to outwinter cattle with significantly reduced winter costs (cost of conserving grass into silage…
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Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity: Grazing Strategies
Equally important to both profit and biodiversity as pasture composition, is the way in which we graze the pasture with livestock. Grazing duration, intensity and rest impacts profit drivers (pasture…
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Aberdeen and Angus Women in Agriculture: Making the Most of Your Grass
Join us at the Aberdeenshire and Angus Women in Agriculture Group to discuss grassland management. We will cover options for grazing, species in the sward and how to maximise grass…
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