In this short clip, Donal Patton, Teagasc discusses the method of establishing clover in Teagasc Ballyhaise. Donal gives an overview of part of the farm that has been reseeded this year as a full reseed. Both last year and this year, quite a percentage of the area, 25% reseeding each year and about 20% oversowing to try and accelerate the process of getting clover in.

Donal explains the process in one of the fields which was sprayed off, followed by being sowed - 12 kilos of grass and 2 kilos of clover seed that's included in the mix. In terms of method of establishment, a week after spraying off, 2 tonne per acre of ground limestone was applied. 3 - 4 days afterwards 1 run of a power harrow was used to break down the seed bed and a one pass system was used to sow the seed. This was followed by 3 bags of 10-10-20 per acre and it was rolled.

Find out more by attending the Ballyhaise’22 Dairy Open Day which is taking place on Wednesday 13 July at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan from 10am - 5pm. More details here [ Ссылка ]

свернуть