The small amounts of sporadic rain have maintained the green tinge to our district with many maize crops responding well. Stock prices have remained high with meat-works buyers paying considerably better than “works” prices. Whilst it is good to maintain a full chain, the price paid does make you wonder if we are on a level playing field.
Pasture rotation lengths should be out around 35 days. The issue of trying to maintain quality is important in Oct-early Dec, shorter rotations such that ryegrass is grazed at two leaves is acceptable and for best yearly pasture yield target three leaves for best grazing return.
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