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Ffrederick replied to the thread Hitting the grass 23.But most fields are in an N cycle deficit because they haven't had enough for first cut as well so the field needs a feed as well as the...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread Hitting the grass 23.Question is with the season are we looking to grow a second cut having already mown. Think we are aiming for a first cut just taking it...
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FFrost on the ground in parts this morning and we have 45 acres of maize going in today. I'll let you know in a fortnight wether it was...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread Maize 2023.Bit of ground we've worked so far which is easy land sub soiler would be a complete waste of time for weeks as it will just smear...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread All things Dairy.What grazing covers are you having to cope with. When do you hope to have a large enough area grazed to start second round. I probably...
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FProper farming now. Do feel like we've been robbed of a month, hope to get it back in oct! Sand lanes cleared ready for maize ground.
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Ffrederick replied to the thread Resilience.Thinking about it more above are the physical things for resilience. But what do we also need to do to be mentally resilient. It made...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread Resilience.Not sure what the first statement means. I think it's more a case of the farming system needs to be matched to the weather you expect...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread All things Dairy.Have you spoken to the market directly. Doesn't matter what it is it can be moved on. If it's an arla calf you just have to wait until 8...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread Evolution Farming.As I said I am in no position to judge as I don't have the facts. I hope that those that do make the right calls for the industry as a...
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Ffrederick replied to the thread All things Dairy.To date I don't think renting has ever worked out cheaper over the long term than buying. The trouble is the interest and capital...
