- Better Water penetration leading to less ponding and better fertiliser take up
- Increased water and air pore spaces in the soil structure leading to improved root growth and nutrient movement
- Roots can penetrate deeper and the crop will be more resistant during periods of drought
- Less run off during slurry spreading with increased nutrient absorbtion
- Aeration increases worm presence in soil and encourages greater movement
- Fertiliser bills reduce as application is more effective and yields faster results
- Grazing days will increase as pasture can be opened earlier in the Spring and later in the Autumn
- Increased grass growth
- Improved crop colour
- Reduced vets bills as animal health improves
| | Each extra days grazing is worth up to €2.70 per cow equating to €1,900 per week based on 100 cow dairy herd, by reducing housing and feed costs and also increasing milk yields
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