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Nikki Kennedy discusses grassland management strategies for March, including grazing targets and fertiliser application.

We catch up with Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, to discuss grassland management for March. Nikki shares an update on grass covers across the country, outlines key grazing targets for the first rotation, and highlights the importance of grouping ewes effectively. We finish discussing fertiliser and lime application strategies for the spring. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

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