Grazing deferred on most beef farms

After a great January and early February, the weather turned quite wet in many areas. Growth is good, but a further spell of better weather is now needed to get more slurry and fertiliser out.

Many dairy farmers have had cows out for a few hours by day. However, very few beef farmers have yet turned out stock.

For many, grazing is still a bit away, due to ground conditions. Ground is in excellent condition on most farms, but there is some standing water, and any traffic at present will damage the top surface.