How To Improve Spring Grass Growth On Your Farm
Varieties like Nashota, Vast and Silago will boost spring growth. There are many factors that influence spring growth on farm from climate and soil type to soil fertility and farm infrastructure. But the easiest way to increase spring grass growth is to reseed with grass varieties that have the highest spring growth scores on the Pasture Profit Index (PPI).
Varieties with strong spring growth values (above 40) are proven to grow more grass in spring - reducing the cost of production and leaving more profit on farm. Spring grass growth is a key performance trait of the most efficient and profitable farms.
A plentiful supply of grass in spring allows for early turnout and each extra day of spring grazing is worth in the region of €4/cow per day
By getting cows out to grass in February, combined with good management, farmers can achieve ten grazing rotations and at least 10t of grass utilized across the grazing season.
It is important to select varieties with a spring growth value of at least 40 if you want to see improvement. DLF’s local R&D producing specialist grass varieties for Irish farmers Sowing grass varieties like Nashota, Vast and Silago are guaranteed to boost spring growth on farm. However, it is important to choose a balanced grass mixture that is strong in more than just one trait. Farmers must also consider total annual yield and quality as well as grazing utilization or silage values depending on whether the mixture is intended for grazing or cutting, or even dual purpose management.
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