BALE GRAZING DOES WORK!! HERE'S THE HOW & WHY...

BALE GRAZING DOES WORK!! HERE'S THE HOW & WHY...
Why bale grazing works and how it can thicken up your pasture. It can also add plant diversity which is one of the five principles of regenerative farming/ranching. Thank you for watching.

[@yoopermann7942]

i was always told to add extra seed in the feed so the cows to help replant the grass they eat,, thank you for the tips

[@Udderfarm]

I've looked into that myself actually. It works well for legumes, though keep in mind if you are going to try this make sure the seed you use is of a hard shell nature as soft shell seed typically will not survive and get damaged as it passes through the cows 4 digestive chambers. Find what minerals and supplements your cows consume a lot of, then place in your desired seed at a rate of 2bags of seed per a pallet load of mineral or supplement. NOTE: though make sure it's not placed into the salt as this generally will destroy it. Great coms "yooper mann" thanks for taking the time to message.

[@DomDaBomb77]

Looking great! Gotta love it when a plan works out. I'll be subbing so I can get my grass fix over our winter (30 cms of snow coming up here tonight). No grass for me.

[@Udderfarm]

30cm of snow gee whiz !! Where are you based? Thanks for the kind words Dominic and I appreciate you taking time out to comment.

[@DomDaBomb77]

@@Udderfarm I'm in Nova Scotia Canada. 30cms is a pretty normal snow for us. Add strong winds and my plans for tomorrow are all sorted (shovelling all day)

[@jamieoswald8579]

Keep it up!

[@Udderfarm]

Hi Jamie, thanks for your positive feed back it was greatly received & appreciated mate.

[@moavic5087]

It’s also a great use for old hay bales sometimes people give them away for free just to get rid of them. Little do they know that they can be putting that back on the land

[@Udderfarm]

Exactly right Moa, I could only dream of coming across people giving away old hay bales! I would be more than happy to pay associated delivery cost for a semi-trailer to be dropped off at the UDDERFARM!

[@threeriversforge1997]

Folks don't usually think about soil temperature and the impact that UV radiation has on the soil, but it can be a huge problem if you don't shade that ground. A gent in Nevada did a test on his channel and found that aside from holding moisture at the ground surface, 4" of wood chip mulch actually cooled the ground by 20ºF. Most people might think mulch will shade the soil a bit, but nobody thinks there could be a 20º difference. The trapped moisture adds evaporative cooling, so you're getting a very big swing in temps and that allows the microbial life to survive --- which in turn means the microbes can break down the plant matter and turn it into more soil. If there's no mulch, the tiny bugs have to go deep into the ground where they are safe from the sun and dryness of the surface - exactly what you want if you're planning on creating a desert. A 20º difference just because there's mulch on the ground!

[@Udderfarm]

Before I found out about Regenerative Agriculture, I didn't know any better neither. Continuous grazing was how it was done, there was apparently no other way. We just followed in the footsteps of our parents and generations before. Deep down I knew it wasn't sustainable. Every summer we prayed for rain as the pastures died off, and then we would graze what pastures we had left down to stubble during the winter months before feeding hay out of a hay rack. Dare not let any hay fall onto the ground as the cows would soil it and that's wastage, little did we know back then. Then once spring come around we found ourselves praying for rain as we only had stubble left on the ground. From there the merry-go-around would start again, another savage cycle would start and we would do this year in and year out. Hence why I wanted to start my KZbin Channel, to hopefully build exposure and somewhat educate those who are still on the merry-go-around as I found myself years ago. So if we can help, assist and somewhat educate those in the same boat like I was years ago, then that's awesome! Well worded Three Rivers Forge, and thanks once again for taking the time to message us and for sharing that with us and our audience. Hope you have a great day mate. Jason & Nic

[@threeriversforge1997]

​@@Udderfarm Here's that video I mentioned. As you can see, he's in a pretty harsh area and the ground cover is somewhat lacking. Yet, with the application of heavy mulch that can cool the soil, things change dramatically. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXzCc6ivrr-ojcU I completely understand where you're coming from. We don't really understand just how much knowledge we've lost even though we can claim to have learned from our fathers and grandfathers. We get used to the "normal" and think it must have always been this way, or works well enough since it's been done like that for ages. I'm as guilty as any. Heck, just last year I found out that the "old fashioned" scythe was actually better than the string trimmer for keeping up the yard and field. If you'd have asked me before, I'd have laughed at the notion since I grew up as I was taught by my father and grandfather - just like you mention. It was only when I accidentally found a video on youtube and got to see that the scythe was faster than the string trimmer (and as fast as a push mower) that my eyes were opened and a new way was learned. Millions of people across the world thinking motorized contraptions were better for tending the lawn, and all needing filled with oil and gas by the gallon. It was the worse option, but the option we were taught as kids. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-kg2t7j8lkhqM Same could be said for the Beaver Dam Analogs I mentioned before. Shakespeare was right when he wrote that the two saddest words in the English language were "If Only...."

[@skycelestine5102]

Wow what results !

[@Udderfarm]

I know right!!

[@kew69]

Hi guys love your channel, I am learning so much from you , I have utilised some of your advice in my Slashing and mulching business, more customers are using our flail mulcher service as I emphasise the benefits of Armouring the soil adding carbon and biology to pasture improvement.

[@Udderfarm]

Hi Kew 69, we appreciate your message, it’s great to hear that all our hard work producing and presenting what we feel is valuable & informative information is finally paying off by helping others. We often wonder if our videos are making a difference to people’s lives. We can only hope that people like yourselves can see the benefits of a few simple tweaks to current livestock and or environment management plans can have a significant benefit on not only the environment, but also animal & human health moving forward. Once again mate we value your positive feedback and would like to thank you for taking the time to message us. Jason & Nic

[@mikedavis2969]

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[@svc189]

good day, what is the name of the weed plant you are planting? Is it suitable for animal grazing and does it require irrigation? thanks

[@Udderfarm]

G'day Sevki it's actually not a weed. It's scientific name is Chloris gayanawe, though commonly known as Rhodes grass (Native to Africa). In Australia farmers plant acres of it to bale and store prior to feeding livestock in times of need. Perfect for animals and grows relatively fast in comparison to others. No it doesn't need irrigation, though if you have access to a bore or irrigation system then you can boost up production and recovery time. Great questions, hope this helps.

[@hhp2788]

Great video. So if one does not have areas to move our horse around to let areas rest, could one just spread hay bales around so the horses can eat in different areas and still achieve same concept you are doing? thx sir!

[@Udderfarm]

Hi @hhp2788, thanks for not only choosing to watch our video, but for also taking the time to send us your message. For sure, if you have any bare, patchy or poor sections of pasture, then this would be the perfect time to spread your bales around over these sections. Your horses will eat the majority whilst soiling and spoiling the remainder. That remainder is not wastage, but where the magic happens! A portion of the seeds in the bale will now be pushed into the ground/soil where it can germinate, whilst the spoilt fodder will act as a ground cover protecting the soil from direct sunlight whilst holding in valuable moisture which will aide in seed germination. The only thing is without rest, as the seeds start to germinate and sprout up your horses will chew them off, potentially pulling the seedlings out of the ground. Though it’s better than feeding out of any type of feeder, at least this way you are giving back to; and building the soil. Hope we’ve helped mate. Have a grand day! Jason & Nic

[@sonofafisherman743]

Great video going to have to try that on my farm thanks 💯👍got rid of ole Richard what a scum bag

[@Udderfarm]

Definitely works mate, as long as you can keep the livestock off it whilst it takes hold. We have rolled a few bales out not only on the Trial property, but also on the UDDERFARM. Because we can only continuous graze presently out on the UDDERFARM the cows graze any fresh growth as it comes through. Predominately we have only placed it down to stop rain compaction, limit topsoil erosion and utilise it to hold the moisture in the soil longer than if it were only left as bare dirt.

[@thomasbee5218]

LOL.....what`s with the Australian men wearing tight little short shorts.... HOW on earth did that become "fashionable" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Udderfarm]

G'day Thomas, there actually NRL of Rugby League shorts. I wouldn't say there a fashion statement. LOL. Though very comfortable working in around the farm particularly in hot conditions.

[@whitshane3511]

Great video and amazing pasture work! I'm a big follower of Greg Judy out of Missouri in the US and if you haven't seen his stuff, it would be just like listening to yourself. You are doing a great job making your farm as drought proof as possible and staying profitable by keeping your inputs very very low. He also uses bale grazing to add carbon and get some concentrated fertility. He does it in the winter when he has to supplement and he does it when he needs to improve an area, usually after clearing trees to make a silvopasture. I think the problem with most ranchers is they use bale rings and/or don't spread it out. Not sure if you've seen this video, but you got me thinking about it when you talked about seed passing through the stomachs and rumen. Doug Pow is out your way and he introduced charcoal into the diet of his cattle and there were some good and interesting results. I haven't seen the video in some time, but I believe he even brought in some dung beetles to help get the charcoal and manure underground faster and efficiently. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXuzoHyqh7yMibM

[@Udderfarm]

Thanks Whit Shane for your positive feedback it was well received. Strangely enough Greg Judy was one of several I stumbled across 3 years ago when we first decided to head down the path of regenerative farming. I 110% agree with your statement mate of “Staying profitable by keeping your inputs to a minimum”, this was one of the reasons why we’ve ventured down this route. As there is very little inputs compared to the old conventional way that we, like many use to graze livestock. We also use to feed bales out of a hay rack, though since converting across to bale unrolling with the aid of cattle impact, we’ve noticed not only an increase in pasture fertility, thickness, plant diversity and soil life. Thanks for the link I shall have a look. We appreciate you not only finding the time to watch our video, but also for taking the time to send us this message. Hope you and your family have a happy and save festive season! Jason & Nic

[@richardsims7840]

i've known three dudes who wore shorts like that in my life...they all died after a long, slow, painful battle with aids in their butts

[@sharp1977]

Speedos and farming bit off putting lol

[@Udderfarm]

Hi Richard, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of friends or love one's. Yes and as you rightly pointed out, sadly it is a very debilitating disease. Let's hope chemists and pharmaceutical companies can find a suitable control or cure in the near future. On behalf of Richard and myself I'd like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy NY.

[@richardsims7840]

@@Udderfarm just stop sitting on weiners and you will have nothing to worry about, bro

[@gregzwarenkant7664]

What is your approach to weeds? Mainly the badies Thistle , Blackberries ( Greg 2850 )

[@Udderfarm]

Without boring you Greg as this is a VERY broad and open subject, in short we were either chipping out, hand pulling or chemically spraying weeds as we came across them. We soon realised if you concentrate all your efforts on weeds, then weeds we got! It soon took over our lives, so we decided to concentrate on only 5 of the worst at a time on the UDDERFARM. 2yrs on, our preferred approach is to hand pull or dig out, last resort is the use of chemicals. Those 5 weeds are now in hand and we remove them as they pop up. Though we are now only concentrating our efforts on the remaining weeds that are either on our Local or State Restricted invasive plant list particularly those that have a tendency to spread rapidly either by livestock or airborne spreading of seeds. Though we now realise if we focus our efforts of managing our pastures and not over grazing them, then the weeds are slowly being reduced in numbers. The weeds are only there as our soils are either deficient in specific minerals or we had being leaving areas of bare ground whereby mother nature will always try and cover herself and the easiest way is by use of weeds. I have so much more to say on this topic, so I feel it best to leave if he if you don't mind and I will add it to our list for further discussions on our 'Coming Soon' to our KZbin channel called "Around The Fire" Q&A and discussions. Great questions Greg you certainly know how to get me revved up mate!!! Appreciate you taking the time to message.