Joe Sheehy: Reseeding key to reaching 2020 growth targets

On average, only about 2.5% of good grassland is reseeded each year, while it should be at least four times this level (10%) to bring our national grass production up to what is required for reaching the 2020 targets for dairy and beef production.

Farmers now realise the value of reseeding, but the amount of ground reseeded any year largely depends on the weather and the financial position on farms.

With the demand for more grass in future it is likely that the there will be a big increase in reseeding, because together with lime and fertiliser it gives the fastest return on investments to farmers.