Deferred Grazing Farming Note

Deferred grazing is an alternative form of out wintering, which can both significantly reduce your winter feed costs and also minimise the need for winter housing your herd.

This Farming Note covers:

• The principles behind deferred grazing
• The significant cost and time benefits of deferred grazing
• Guidelines and best practice for stock selection
• How to calculate the pasture land required
• Choosing the best field for deferred grazing
• Managing pasture in adverse weather and avoiding issues

Issued July 2012.

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