Cows come home: Managing paddock systems with temporary fencing

Well planned and managed paddock systems can help farms get the most from grazing livestock on stewardship leys

Jane Carley

05 February 2025 • 8 min read

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Rotational grazing of herbal leys with cattle can be managed effectively using temporary electric fencing, which is easy to install and move.

Grazing livestock on arable farms or increasing the grazed area on mixed enterprises is attracting considerable interest, especially where businesses can take advantage of Sustainable Farming Incentive...

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