Red Clover

[Sid]

I can't see how paddocks are inherently more efficient than strip grazing, which is pretty much about setting up paddocks that can vary in size according to demand.

4 day max paddocks negates the need for a back fence.

 

[som farmer]

4 day max paddocks negates the need for a back fence.

ballcocks.
that back fence is the whole key to success, you can see the new growth in 24 hours.

it is by letting your cattle back graze over the new shoots, that shorten the life of your ley,

they are just like us, give them a choice, they will only select the best, leaving the crap to out grow, and eventually smother the good grasses.

 

[Sid]

ballcocks.
that back fence is the whole key to success, you can see the new growth in 24 hours.

it is by letting your cattle back graze over the new shoots, that shorten the life of your ley,

they are just like us, give them a choice, they will only select the best, leaving the crap to out grow, and eventually smother the good grasses.

Said he who has had massive issue with grass growth

Ideal is new paddock twice a day, on robots they get fresh grass 3 times a day. Seen a farm using a batch latch to give fresh grass 4 times a day.

4 days max is a compromise on work load

 

[In the pit]

Said he who has had massive issue with grass growth

Ideal is new paddock twice a day, on robots they get fresh grass 3 times a day. Seen a farm using a batch latch to give fresh grass 4 times a day.

4 days max is a compromise on work load

Max 3 days here doesn’t impact regrowth
But I graze down to between 1500/1700 so nothing there to graze
@som farmer leaves residuals over 2000 so plenty still to go at

 

[som farmer]

but l no longer run out of grass so early.
and l no longer have to buy fodder
and l still get high production from my cows
and don't buffer feed, unless its peeing down with rain
solids don't drop like they used to.

so don't think this old timer is for changing, nor is the boss.