Dairy
Weed control can often prove a difficult task at this time of the year as when grass growths really begin to get going, weeds can spring up
As the grass plant hits the reproductive stage, topping (disc mowing) paddocks to correct grass quality once grazed might be an option.
Grass growth rates are averaging about 77kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/ day and is set to continue for the next week at least.
Maintaining grass quality during mid-season grazing is important, as is considering options for rejuvenating swards for some.
With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many...