Advice for dairy farmers: 2.5 cows/ hectare need 14t of grass dry matter

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

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

Together with lime and fertiliser, reseeding delivers the fastest return on investment.