Over-seeding tired pastures

Once conditions dry out, many farmers will start to think about over-seeding their pastures to improve health and productivity of grassland

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Over-seeding can be used to revitalise old pastures
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Over-seeding can be used to revitalise old pastures

Successful spring over-seeding in grassland requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing management, as well as the appropriate equipment says Simon Weaving of Weaving Machinery....

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