Season 2 · Episode 15
Crofting Matters - Grazing Management
Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast · Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
June 30, 202229m 27s
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Show Notes
Growing Grass - How can we make the best use of our grassland? What is the difference between rotational, mob, deferred and set stocking? What are the benefits of liming?
For many crofters, low soil pH and rushes reduce the productivity of grassland. In this episode, Poppy Frater discusses how to control rushes, increase growth of better grasses, reseeding, soil health and fertilisers.