Rotational grazing at 1250ft

Irwel Jones has turned two fields totalling 30acres into 9 individual paddocks via semi-permanent fencing and wire electric fence. The very open and harsh environment at this altitude will challenge the concept of rotational grazing, and hopefully diminish the thought that RG can only take place on lowland and upland farms.

It was a bold step to subdivide his most productive fields at the height of 1250ft above sea level, but Irwel knew that by having smaller paddock’s he can better manage his grass in turn hopefully lowering his cost of production of his lambs.

James Daniels from Precision Grazing gave support and guidance on split the fields and laying new water pipes and also continues to provide weekly management plans for Irwel.

Table below shows the rotation and comments; grass growth measurements will soon be added.