Early Season Grazing Management

Grazing well is the number one way to improve margins at a time when milk price is low. This needs strategy and planning in advance, and constant adjusting to suit ground and grass conditions. This Farming Note covers:
• What you need to set yourself up with
• How to make a spring rotation plan from turnout to 'Magic Day'
• When to turn out
• How much on/off grazing costs compared to later turnout
• How to decide whether to graze silage ground or not
• Supplementing a partial grazing diet

Issued February 2016.

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