Grazing – Dealing with Hot Weather and Drought

The UK does not often experience the hot temperatures faced this season, the duration of the heat and lack of rain is almost unprecedented. However, it is likely that with climate change, we will encounter these conditions more frequently, as extreme weather events are projected to become more intense and more regular. Adjusting our farming systems in both the short and long term will be necessary. So, what additional considerations need to be taken into account to deal with hot weather and drought? This dairy insight looks at the effect of hot weather and drought on dairy grazing systems and explores ways farmers can increase their resilience to hot dry weather.

Issued 17^th August 2022

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