As part of Sustainability Week, on the latest Beef Edge podcast, DairyBeef 500 farmer, James O’Sullivan from West Cork, discusses the steps he’s taking to improve the sustainability of his farm by increasing animal performance and incorporating clover and multi-species on his farm.
James highlights the steps he takes from purchasing calves and management on the farm. Maximising weight gain from grass is very important and James outlines the steps he takes to have good quality grass available.
Having incorporated multi-species, white and red cover into his system, James highlights how the benefits have resulted in reducing chemical nitrogen whilst also maintaining yields.
Going forward James intends to incorporate more of these swards on his farm.
For more information go to:
https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/events/sustainability-month-2023/
For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
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