What they DON'T tell you about ZERO GRAZING

Welcome back to Jim Barron's farm! In this video, Jim delves into the lesser-known facts of zero grazing, sharing invaluable insights into how this practice can significantly boost profitability on farms of all sizes. Join us as Jim explores the benefits and techniques of zero grazing, offering practical advice and real-world examples. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new to the concept, there's something here for everyone looking to maximise efficiency and returns in their agricultural operations.

[@farmideas]

This will be the top Item in the Viewing Guide in the next issue of Practical Farm Ideas. Jim underlines two critical issues: 1 - reducing the cost of replacements by keeping older cows which might have slipped a few months, or maybe even lost a quarter because the barrener sells for €750 but her replacement heifer costs €1,500 and produces 10 - 20% less milk. 2. Getting palatable fibre into cows, especially in spring. Feeding zero graze grass is his solution. Excellent video

[@user-wg3xu2um9s]

Hello there I'm an Alberta beef farmer I've been following you guys for some time very interesting to see what you've done

[@grasstechnology]

Thanks

[@teresawalsh4114]

Had a man here doing a survey on bagers
on farm he said we do not have bagers but do have foxes he said I was lucky I was not zero grazing because I would bring in carp mixed with grass my dear man bale of silage has taking me out of trouble all the time

[@LtColDaddy71]

I’ll “invest” in letting my cattle graze with 2 moves per day. Not capital expenditure’s on equipment to bring the feed to them, and then bring the fertility back to the land. It takes less Human Resources to do it my way with well trained cattle.
People wonder why farmers go broke….

[@didierfertil6334]

Très intelligent 😊

[@DiarmuidByrne]

Cows are on grass full time since 10th of February via zero grazer. Ground conditions too wet to let out cows for 2nd rotation. doing very little damage with zero grazer. 2 kg less concentrates less in parlour and higher litres , protein and fat than other years. Re growth much quicker. IMO they are the way forward.

[@_Steve_M_]

"I'm not asking you to invest any more money, but I am asking you invest..."

[@LeVoyageurPaume]

Its a pub in disguise.

[@tonyclack5901]

What about the cows natural environement which is outside. I farm organically and would not dream of depriving my animals of the enjoyment of the sun and wind on their bodies.

[@sparlinggeorge]

True, but at this present time and weather,, it s best there is,

[@dmcg6074]

What do you do when it's too wet?

[@theoracle8560]

Man who sells zero grazers for a living thinks zero grazers are great. In other news rain is wet, very very very very very wet.

[@guernseygoodness]

Zero grazing is nothing new. In the 70’s and 80’s a lot of farmers were green chopping with New Holland flail mowers which blows the grass into feeder or dump wagons.

[@grasstechnology]

It's an old system for sure. Farmers have been doing it for years.

[@audreyshelton9301]

All I can say is we have different ideas about body conditions and clean cows .