Grain off the combine is a great value purchase

It has been a very mixed few weeks around the country for grass growth, with some areas experiencing a mini-drought, while others have had plenty of rain to push on grass.

The vast majority of second cuts silage has yet to be made on beef farms, due to broken weather and a delayed first cut. And it will soon be time to start planning for banking grass for the autumn.

Therefore it is essential that if you have a shortage of grass until after the second cut, you slow down the rotation and supplement with either silage or concentrates.