on 28 Jul 2021 Reseeding: seven steps to a successful autumn reseed. The window of opportunity for grassland reseeding was limited earlier this season. The current grass growth conditions will lend themselves to an encouraging reseeding opportunity this autumn. SPONSORED
While perennial ryegrass remains the main grass species of choice, as a rule of thumb once it falls below 40% in the sward it is advisable to reseed. Old pastures are considerably less productive and on average produce up to 3t less dry matter per hectare in the year relative to a new pasture. Reseeding is one of the most cost-effective on-farm investments, with a return on investment from the reseeded paddocks in just over two years, according to Teagasc. Like any investment, grassland reseeding should be carefully planned. To help with this, we address seven most frequently asked questions by Irish farmers on autumn reseeding.