What a Christmas treat for our livestock – getting to graze them on stubble!
The nutrition is good for a period of a month or two, and it’s a great way of expelling lots of worm larvae to die on the hot, bare ground without relying on drench, and spell some other paddocks.
Of course, it’s not without its risks - there are few things to consider before you swing the gates open and go on a Christmas holiday.
The plant stalks themselves often aren’t great quality, and grain will be the . . .
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