To reseed or overseed? The best option for your farm

For farmers weighing up the value of rejuvenating fields with a full reseed this summer or instead opting to overseed after one of the most persistently wet periods on record there is a lot to consider

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To reseed or overseed? The best option for your farm

If a sward is past its best, with less than 60% of sown species remaining, a full reseed will be the best option for productivity and economic return, says agronomist Rhys Owen. But overseeding can...

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