Pasture-based dairying for enhanced sustainability and soil

Feeding grass to cows is the cheapest form of fodder, particularly when offered in self-service pasture-based grazing systems, but this management model does not suit every farm. However, when it is possible, getting the most out of grass grazing for cows depends on specific management decisions made by farmers.  Management decisions include grazing dates, reseeding plans, field use and stocking densities. Research has shown that there are many advantages to allowing cows to graze grass free