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 !!!

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 have a plan of attack. Checked out some excellent additions to grazing systems...

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 all the time at present Also in aftermaths we have been rejuvenating a...

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 later in the season. Increasing interest in paddock...

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 in the borders of Scotland along with Field labs...

Cows grazing in South Cumbria this week 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...

Grass Renovation for Winter damaged fields What next ? When its dry enough Graze down as much as possible . Aerate if soil is capped on the surface Then scratch seed or direct drill new Grass seeds into the surface Sow seeds at 10 kg acre if just rejuvenating the...