On average, only about 2.5% of grassland is reseeded annually, and it should be at least three times this level to bring our national grass production up to what is required for reaching the 2020 targets for dairy and beef production.

Maintaining a dense leafy grass sward will help keep out docks and other weed species.

The cost of reseeding is high, but it is highly rewarding if the job is done right, and pre-sowing and post-sowing spraying is carried out properly.

Offaly farmer George Gill says “Doxstar is the best product we’ve used to control docks and it has no adverse effect on grass or silage yields”.