Principles of grazing management

Purpose Types of forage plant that should be used 

For early grazing, i.e. early bite Mainly Italian ryegrass and hybrid ryegrass 

For optimum production throughout the season Ryegrass (supported by either non-ryegrass or permanent pasture) 

For winter-grazing cattle - foggage (provided conditions allow) Non-ryegrass 

For the grazing block Herbage plants that produce a closely knit sward 

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