Online Consultant: Dealing with Wet Soils
What's Best for Me and My Farm

One of the major problems dairyfarmers may face each winter is that of soils being waterlogged for considerable periods. This not only causes poorer pastures, both in growth and quality, but also makes it harder and more unpleasant to farm.

Time critical jobs such as silage making and crop sowing can be upset, tractors leave deep furrows in paddocks when feeding out, and cows end up damaging some paddocks beyond repair (due to pugging), adding to costs (reduced pasture growth and lost milk production) and despair in many farmers.

Depending on the severity, duration and area affected by waterlogging, grazing management, standoff areas or subsurface drainage systems are options which may alleviate the problem.

The aim of this Consultant is to help guide you to the most appropriate information for your circumstances.