How is fertilization carried out on permanent pasture areas?

Fertilizing pasture areas is a very important measure, as a lot of substances are removed through the pasture feed and therefore there is a high conversion rate in the soil and plants.

Do permanent pastures need to be mulched or mowed?

Mulching permanent pasture areas is not necessary if the grazing pressure is correct. If the hot spots grow out, the area can be mowed with a bar mower at a height of approx. 10 cm. This measure is taken on a hot day...

What needs to be taken into account when grazing in autumn?

Autumn grazing is a widespread use of the last growth of grassland in many regions. To ensure that the grazed grassland areas deliver good yields and qualities the following year, there are a few rules that must be followed. Especially in...

What is the importance of spring grazing?

In addition to the plant population, pasture care is an important factor. A crucial principle is an early start to grazing. Grazing begins at the time the grasses are tipped. The lining is only a few cm high and...

What is the quality of the pasture feed?

In addition to the quantity yield of a grassland system, the quality of the feed is crucial for feeding. Protein and energy are largely responsible for the performance of farm animals. The plant population and the low...

What yields can be expected on permanent pastures?

A question that comes up again and again when it comes to permanent pastures relates to yields. Permanent pastures are usually assumed to have a low yield because the forage on the area is short and this results in a low yield. Especially with the...

How is the growth height of pasture forage measured?

The plant height is recorded either with the ruler or with special growth height measuring devices through repeated and random measurements (at least 50 per appointment). In practice, the ruler method can be used in combination with a...

How is overseeding done on permanent pastures?

If you start converting meadows into permanent pastures, gaps arise in the plant population because typical meadow grasses cannot withstand grazing. If there are not enough pasture-tolerant plants available, these gaps can...

What are valuable pasture plants?

Companies that want to rely more on the pasture system in the future need core permanent pasture areas. Such areas are not mown and must therefore be declared as permanent pastures in the multiple application (MFA). For a pasture farm...