May 11, 2021 6:10 am
Over the past few weeks, farmers have seen that reseeded grass swards have performed better under this challenging, slow growth period.
To ensure that grass production on farms is performing to its maximum, farmers are encouraged to regularly soil test and examine the levels of fertility in terms of pH and nutrient availability.
One farmer who is opting to refresh and reseed the grass in paddocks on his farm this year is Shane Cranny, a Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme participant.
This week,
Agriland spoke with Shane, who is choosing to reseed approximately 11.5ac this year on his farm in Co. Carlow – with 3.5ac already ploughed in recent days, after being burnt off.