Grazing remains on hold - but it will eventually dry up

A man at a match last Saturday morning put it brilliantly when he described spring grazing as follows: “The first round is for the land, and the second one is for the cows!"

While many took the opportunity in January to get slurry out, however, ground conditions have now deteriorated significantly since.

We could badly do with a settled spell so that stock on dairy and beef farms can start leaving sheds. A dry spell is needed so that ground can dry up enough for grazing, slurry and fertiliser application to kick off. 

While many took the opportunity in January to get slurry out, however, ground conditions have now deteriorated significantly since. Many are now under major pressure for slurry storage, and a juggling act to keep it at bay is common around the country.