2020 vision: grass year in review
The year 2020 will be remembered as one of ups and downs when it comes to grassland management. While the total tonnage of grass grown on most farms won’t be too dissimilar to previous years, it was by no means straightforward. The grazing year started out wet and then went dry. Bad memories of 2018 came rushing back for many farmers on dry land, as they were facing the prospect of a drought in early June. For those on heavier land, the incredibly dry April, May and June period was a blessing. Combined with extra help available due to COVID-19, it was a boom time for reseeding, fencing...