Knowing how much pasture is available and what different animals will require is tough to assess visually, let alone make a business decision on that judgement. Col Paton from EcoRich Grazing talks about conducting a forage budget, the amount of feed in the paddock, the requirements of livestock and finally brings it all together to show how it can assist in the crucial business decisions. This DAFFQ initiative is 4 part training video:
Forage Budget – Introduction
Forage Budget – Feed Supply
Forage Budget – Feed Demand
Forage Budget – Bringing it all together