Grassland expert Dr George Fisher says slurry should ideally be applied six weeks before grass is cut, but with ground too wet for this to be possible, it may need to be spread as little as four weeks...
Grassland expert Dr George Fisher says slurry should ideally be applied six weeks before grass is cut, but with ground too wet for this to be possible, it may need to be spread as little as four weeks...
Better storage, cleaner yards and timely nutrient use can help farmers cut costs, protect soils and reduce pressure when wet weather arrives.
Livestock specialist Ellie Layton, talks about heading out on farm to visit the farmers that are willing to share their systems.
In the last 10 years, producers and vets have 'steadily' shifted their focus towards ‘improving herd health, tightening biosecurity and refining management practices'.