Bridgeway Aerator Low Cost Grass Maximisation Programme
- Use the Bridgeway Grassland Aerator in Autumn after grazing. Our experience has been that increasing the tine barrel angle to 10 degrees during autumn aeration yields improved results
- If repeating aeration in same field always travel at right angles to previous track
- Repeat in Spring as soon as land conditions permit
- Use the optional scarifier and seed broadcaster to revitalise the crop and encourage new growth
- On silage ground we recommend aerate at 0 degrees
- Aeration prior to fertiliser spreading can reduce your requirements by up to 50%
- Aeration prior to spreading slurry enables you to spread more without risk of runoff
- Slurry will enter Aerated ground faster and reduce volatilisation (Nitrogen loss to air as ammonia). Consider front linkage mounting your Bridgeway aerator for a one pass solution, but remember to turn the tine rotors!
- Aerate after intensive grazing (e.g. when topping) or after significant traffic such as silage harvesting to allow your fields recuperate faster
- Consider having your soil analysed by your farm advisory service. This will enable you to identify further action which can be taken to improve your yields and quality
 | Mr Jim Kelly, Manager at the renowned Jim Bolger horse training studfarm in Coolcullen, Co. Carlow. "We require quality grass at all times for our horses. By aerating we can achieve this. We are so happy with the performance of the Bridgeway Aerator that we have now purchased 3 16ft folding aerators from Bridgeway" |