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Managing spring grass in a challenging year

Now is the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications

Katie Jones
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Managing spring grass in a challenging year

With February the warmest on record across England and Wales, and most regions facing prolonged rain, many farmers have been unable to graze cows or apply sufficient slurry and fertiliser. At the same...

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