Previous to this, many farmers were in a situation of grass supply running ahead of demand. It is important that steps are taken to ensure there is a supply of good-quality grass available for lambs post weaning, as in the absence of regular fertiliser application grass supplies can quickly turn from a surplus to a deficit.
On highly-stocked farms, applying 20 to 25 units f nitrogen after grazing will help to underpin growth, while on lowly-stocked farms, applying 10 to 15 units nitrogen will help keep growth ticking along. This will also help to maintain sward quality and reduce the speed at which the sward turns from leafy pasture to developing stem. Consideration should also be given to applying compound over straight nitrogen fertiliser, to address any soil fertility issues.
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Previous to this, many farmers were in a situation of grass supply running ahead of demand. It is important that steps are taken to ensure there is a supply of good-quality grass available for lambs post weaning, as in the absence of regular fertiliser application grass supplies can quickly turn from a surplus to a deficit.
On highly-stocked farms, applying 20 to 25 units f nitrogen after grazing will help to underpin growth, while on lowly-stocked farms, applying 10 to 15 units nitrogen will help keep growth ticking along. This will also help to maintain sward quality and reduce the speed at which the sward turns from leafy pasture to developing stem. Consideration should also be given to applying compound over straight nitrogen fertiliser, to address any soil fertility issues.
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