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Grass Quality

Topping and spraying: Mid-summer weed control is needed

Dairy

1 year ago

Topping and spraying: Mid-summer weed control is needed

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

Dairy advice: Topping paddocks to correct grass quality

Dairy

1 year ago

Dairy advice: Topping paddocks to correct grass quality

As the grass plant hits the reproductive stage, topping (disc mowing) paddocks to correct grass quality once grazed might be an option.

Dairy advice: Keeping ahead of grass to maintain quality

Dairy

1 year ago

Dairy advice: Keeping ahead of grass to maintain quality

Grass growth rates are averaging about 77kg of dry matter (DM)/ha/ day and is set to continue for the next week at least.

Rejuvenating swards: Which option is best?

Dairy

5 years ago

Rejuvenating swards: Which option is best?

Maintaining grass quality during mid-season grazing is important, as is considering options for rejuvenating swards for some.

Is pre-mowing paddocks a pointless exercise?

Dairy

7 years ago

Is pre-mowing paddocks a pointless exercise?

With grass entering the reproductive phase and pre-grazing yields higher than usual on farms, many...

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