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got some forward barley, when you walk through it you can see the cloud of mildew coming off it. Would grazing it with sheep benefit the crop in any way.
We have done it in the past as long as the grounds dry no paddling secret is get them on and off as quick as possible and dont over grazegot some forward barley, when you walk through it you can see the cloud of mildew coming off it. Would grazing it with sheep benefit the crop in any way.
We have done it in the past as long as the grounds dry no paddling secret is get them on and off as quick as possible and dont over graze
Nothing lost nothing gained if you don't give it a light grazing will be later to harvest thoughMine has got too far forward & is now covered in mildew.
I suppose damage is now done & grazing early December would have been ideal. sadly too wet then.
Nothing lost nothing gained if you don't give it a light grazing will be later to harvest though
Even tho its dry and im short of keep I'm not tempted on our soil because they will cap the surface .A good way to spread harvest then,
My agromist dosen't like sheep PERIOD but he says they spoil the pre em cover which makes sense.
Hybrids seem cleaner and less rank here too, I think lower seedrate is particularly advantageous in a mild autumn.View attachment 755368
Same field, last few runs finished off with Bazooka as cassia ran out. Cassia on left. Pics all taken last Fri 4th Jan.
Can go right into March as long as barley strong and well rooted ,it will grow back fineReading all the posts & seeing how winter barley volunteers responded (before potato crop) to grazing.
I'd love to try it but hoggs & before Xmas only.
Not to sure about that one I'm all for grazing crops but sure there's a growth stage that's a big no no take that out and plants won't do any goodCan go right into March as long as barley strong and well rooted ,it will grow back fine