Signpost: Why August reflection is key for Tomas's flock improvement

Tomas uses the BETTER farm data that he has collected since lambing time to pick out replacements
Tomas O'Toole: 'I am currently drafting lambs and selling them as stores.'

Tomas O'Toole: 'I am currently drafting lambs and selling them as stores.'

As we move into August, I have been thinking of the autumn ahead and some of the jobs that have to be done. 

I have all silage now saved on the farm with around 190 bales made (and 10 left over from last year).  It is important to check fodder stocks this time of year to forward plan for the winter. 

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