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Shinagh Dairy Farm

This guide explores the importance of soil fertility and reseeding methods to mitigate losses of over €300 per hectare in dairy farming. Based on Moorepark research, it highlights the timing, variety choices, and management practices necessary for successful reseeding. Lessons on soil testing, lime requirements, and nutrient status (P&K) are discussed, addressing the pitfalls of low soil fertility. The aim is to improve grass production and utilization while offering strategies for effective grazing management, ensuring optimal farm returns in the long run.

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Shinagh Dairy Farm

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  1. Shinagh Dairy Farm Soil Fertility Reseeding • Why? • Loss of €300+/ha • Payback within 2 years • Reseeding Method • Moorepark Research • Timing • Variety Choice • Use Recommended Lists • Purpose • Single Variety • Post Sowing Management • Often Forgotten • Owned Land Vs. Leased Land • Need to Soil Test • Assess • Lime requirement (pH ) • P & K Status • Low Soil Fertility • Compromises Grass Prodn. • Poorer Return on N fertiliser • Fix the Deficiencies

  2. Grass Production & Utilisation Grass Production 2011: Projected – 13 t DM/ha Current Grazing Management: (www.shinaghdairy.ie) • Grazing Management Tools • Spring Rotation Planner • Control of 1st rotation • Summer Grass Wedge • Grazing 1400kg DM/ha • Autumn Grazing Planner • Start Of Closing - Oct 10th • 60% Grazed by Nov 6th • Closing Cover: 550kgDM/ha • Autumn Grazing : 2 Objectives • Feed the Cow • Set Farm up for Spring • Rotation Length • 30+ days mid Sept • Less than 45 days • Farm Cover Targets • Nitrogen Application • Avoid Grazing High Covers

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