Pasture management

Pasture assessment consists in taking stock of the different plant species present in the pasture. Why and how should it be carried out ?

How to carry out and interpret a soil analysis. What action to take following the results of the analysis ?

Grazing horses at the right stage is an economical and nutritional issue. Why, and how to proceed ?

Leaf or foliar analysis enables to determine the availability of potassium and phosphrous in the soil. It is conducted to complement soil analysis. Wh...

Maintaining pastures in spring through harrowing and over-seeding helps to maintain a homogeneous cover. How and why should parcels be harrowed and ov...

Horses’ feeding behaviour leads fields to be damaged. How can you maintain fields in the autumn to optimise grass production throughout the year?

What are the causes and the tools used to assess the acidity of soils ? When should liming the soil be carried out ?

What is organic soil enrichement ? Why enrich a field with organic matter ? This fact sheet looks at some practical considerations for use of organic...

What is the role of nitrogen for the plant ? How to determine whether you need to use a nitrogen fertiliser ? This fact sheet will give you advice an...

Bare patches, presence of weeds, poor yield…..It is time to take action ! This fact sheet looks at the whys and wherefores of pasture renovation.