Brian Reidy: Getting ready for grazing 2025

There is a lot to do around the farm before stock can get out grazing, ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips for how to get grazing 2025 off to the best start.

Begin sire selection for AI so that you have a bit of time to do some research, advises Brian Reidy.

Are you ready for turnout? Or have you even got some stock out at this stage? There is so much to do around the farm before stock can get out grazing - water troughs, electric fences, gates, ditches, etc… all need to be checked and made ready for the year ahead. The slurry season has commenced, and Nitrogen can start next week if conditions allow. It’s hard to get around to everything while you are managing stock indoors. Not to mention getting slurry out and soon/

Spring soil samples