THEY ARE HERE! A HUGE STEP FORWARD TO GRAZING THESE COWS!

[@robertmartin259]

As a dairy farmer, i could`t wait till this video. It`s good to see paddock size is more than 120 cows by 15 kg of grass at 1400 avaible cover. It will make management easier for the staff, and you. There is so much to learn about growing, mearsuring, soil fertility, grass varieties, clover, utilisation by the cow or mowing for fodder, extended grazing etc. There will be many you tube posts along this journey. Could you put the paddock number, and number of grazings on the gatepost. Thanks

[@gilliantovey1014]

The manager that was at the big dairy farm in my village came and gave a talk to a group of us to explain what they were doing on the farm. They moved to organic and paddock grazing. What stuck in my mind was his explanation of the various grasses , plants and herbs that were seeded onto the paddocks as not only were they good for animal health and milk yield, but also helped to reduce the methane emissions. I found the whole thing fascinating. Not a farmer, just really interested

[@cameronrolston6099]

In Nz, we double that available. Cause we are always concentrating on Post grazing Residues, eg 3000kgdm per Ha eat that down to 1400kgdm per ha, 1600kgdm eaten

[@glenkoopman7347]

@@cameronrolston6099 yep but in UK they consider our 1400 cover as 0

[@robertthomas2]

When it comes to installing the water pipes and troughs please for the love of who ever you believe in. Install Stop Taps. When it comes to finding leaks if you can shut off legs and troughs it makes it miles easier.

[@paulhannigan7302]

We run an all year grazing system in Australia, 380 cows on 450 acres split into 50 10 acre paddocks. We still strip graze them depending on time of year and grass growth. Rotation varies between 20 days in peak spring and 45 days in winter, as cut surplus grass for silage. You will grow more grass with smaller paddocks as cows won’t back graze as you are aware.

[@paulhannigan7302]

And even better, you will get more milk from better quality grass

[@teresabrewer2661]

What a wonderful surprise to have a Sunday post. Even though I don't farm, I still find this really interesting, it shows us townies how we get our milk & meat everyday and to appreciate everything you farmers do to feed us all everyday 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wendykelly8551]

One, two and tree .... I absolutely love the Irish accent ❤...... it all looks good, moving with the time's.. x

[@livingoffgridinscotland]

We started paddock grazing in the early 1990s Putting permanent paddocks in in 2001, we only used 1 strand of electric wire on posts spaced about every 6 metres, the cost was minimal, we upgraded fences and added permenant water troughs as we added more cows! Initially we put in the water pipes temporarily on the surface and only had 1 big water tank, draining it and moving it with the paddocks and cows until we could afford more tanks!

[@ippaku]

I have to admit I’ve been really looking forward to this video just like when they came back and did the smoke test on the new shed for airflow I’ve just kind of been geeking out on it. I mean I’m not a farmer and raised on a farm but I’m not a farmer anymore. But I love this today this was awesome. I hope the ginger guy gives it a chance. Be well be you

[@robertrenwick9436]

I'm non farming background and can't give any guidance but can offer my support to your enthusiasm and dedication. Your excitement about paddocks has spilled over to me. Looking forward to following your progress. Good luck. Bob

[@mrwellington102]

He's definitely right! You don't need as much silage when you're paddock grazing. Grazing is cheap! Chopping is not! Great to see you looking to this irish and new zealand system Tom

[@IFarmWeFarm]

Very interesting video, definitely good information there. That’s basically the way we do it in our parts, good grass management is everything when it comes to sustainability. Water and plenty of easy access to it will make a big difference to.

[@markcorr6704]

Very true. Cows dont like to have to go walking far to look for water in hot weather. Smaller paddocks with big water troughs and easier access for the cows. More water more milk.....

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

The Irish are very good at it! Give me three years 😊

[@jimbob8969]

@@TomPembertonFarmLife it won’t take you three years. This time next year you will wondering “why didn’t we do this years ago”.

[@lisacs83]

I could listen to a full audiobook of Bertie talking about fences and paddocks. His accent is so lovely!

[@jackpage2084]

Coming from a beef background I couldn't wait for this either ( previous comment) I think this is something all livestock farms should have

[@radharcanna]

Tom, delighted that you’re availing of Irish farm know how in order to improve production. It all looks very exciting.

[@johnhannon6532]

Go and develop the complete job now water roads and fencing,make sure to put wide gaps at the end of each paddock division so as to facilitate mowing for silage and moving of stock.The Ginger Guy will be trilled with the resulting farm efficiency.

[@andrewjones2640]

The organic dairy farm I worked on went to a paddock system it transformed the grassing the regrowth was really good we used a moleplough to put the water pipes in the ground to run to the water trough we used one water trough for two paddocks. It was great to meet you the other day Tom thanks for spending the time even know you were busy. Thanks Andy from Shropshire

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

No problem Andy was great saying hello 😊. Yeah My mate Chris is farming 900 organic grazing, crazy

[@maryvallas772]

I think the Ginger Guy will LOVE this idea, because it removes so much guess work and time wasted, once you have established the paddocks. This is the epitome of the saying... Work smarter, not harder!

[@stephenparker-aiken6535]

Love yer dad to bits Tom he's very knowledgeable and passes a lot on to you I'm sure he will go for this as I think he will be proud of you wanting to improve yeild and look after the herd even better I know theres a cost for pies troughs and fencing but you will get that back Go for it Ginge

[@jldisme]

How exciting! Yep, definitely love your dad. As I am of a certain age (I turned 55 today), change seems to get harder every year. Change is scary. Just be patient, make sure you're Da knows that you respect his knowledge. I'm sure that you know what to do better than I. Best of luck with this huge step forward!

[@TalkingToTheMoonGirl]

Loving the new layout it makes so much sense, I'm sure your Dad will see the benefits in it. So cool how they have done it xx

[@seanmoynihan7471]

You can't beat the PADDIES when it comes to grass

[@user-zu6qn9ux9n]

Exactly. Ireland isn’t called the Emerald Isle for nothing.

[@johnsebar7807]

thanks for the screen shots of the maps, was able to freeze the video and look closely at the details. Will go back to the video of when the field work was done. Can see the slurry pit but not the new structure. Like your plan of starting slow for your Dads sake. Must admit I am at an age where change is difficult at times as well. He will be pleased with all your efforts.

[@gilliantovey1014]

There’s a farm in my village that went to paddock grazing about 10 years ago and it seems to be successful. The one day only paddocks are by a road and it’s easy to see how well they’ve been chomped down. The farm next door used to just turn the cows out into big fields each day and they wandered all over as they do. The fields often looked half eaten as the cows picked over for the tastier bits and left the rest to be mucked over. I’m sure paddock grazing is the best way forward and if the gaps between the fence posts are wide enough you will be able to get equipment through for topping or whatever without having to go in and out of smaller fields. As a lay person I have no idea what a 3.5 acre field looks like😁

[@michelleoneill4735]

I was, like everyone else it seems, really looking forward to this video and it really didn't disappoint! That was absolutely fascinating! 💯 To see the way they've put in where you'll need to pipe and even down to subtracting the "unusable" land, ie: the pond and manholes, they've thought of everything! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@takumi2023]

i hope you can show us your discussion with the ginger guy i'm curious to see what he thinks too.

[@joannecollins6487]

Your father is a smart man, who likes to make solid and practical decisions. Give him all of the solid data and I'm sure he'll eventually be on board.

[@philipkimber6302]

That looks a fascinating system. I would gladly have adopted that if the measuring tools had been around. The only time permanent fencing doesn't work is on a mixed farm - couldn't get a 40' combine header in the small paddocks easily! Go for it Tom as fast as you can

[@oppamaclare]

Paddock grazing and grass measuring and budgeting are almost standard practice in Ireland now. Grasstec other videos are well watching too.

[@nickmarriott4520]

@Tom Pemberton Farm Life. Make sure you put gateways in between paddocks at the far end from the track as well, only need to be hot tape but you will use them all the time, especially when putting up break fences etc

[@jimevert7099]

We have some people experimenting with this in Oklahoma. Multiple small fields hyper focus the use and natural manure . Fields more productive

[@cdemo1186]

Good man Tom, fantastic to see you constantly striving to improve your farm and your set up. Great to see the Irish Bucks helping you out too. 👍

[@Hiero1986]

I'm not a farmer, but I'm a data analyst in Higher Education. I've followed your videos for a long time and was very much looking forward to the follow up to GrassTec's visit and to see the outcome of their work. Excellent video and look forward to seeing if their analysis and recommendations brings the expected outcomes.

[@dutchgram3799]

We all need someone in the mix like the Ginger Warrior! It helps all of us with thinking about every angle. This is going to be another year or two of great videos.

[@jgdairysmart8948]

When putting in the infrastructure, if you could have a separate entrance and exit to each paddock, it would be hugely advantageous especially during wetter times. Each of our paddocks has an entrance half way along it.

[@patrickroche7026]

Definitely worth having a few gaps to each field especially in wet years as you wont want to trash gates getting toppers in etc

[@JDseller1]

I find the rotational grazing fascinating. The one issue I can see effecting anyone trying it is the weather. You need mild winters and the correct moisture in the summer to make it work well. We have long cold winters with it being hot and dry in late summer. It makes our grazing very unpredictable. Good luck Tom. The best thing about this is that it is not a massive investment like the cow shed. Plus it can be implemented in steps. The Ginger guy has decades of farm business experience. So do not look at his reluctance to jump on "new" band wagons as a hindrance. His management skills are the only reason YOUR getting a chance at farming.

[@sondragill6739]

I love to see planning for the future! Good luck talking your Dad into this.

[@williamselten3816]

I would be interested to see a video about your goals regarding this. Show the theoretical improvements, change in management practices you apply. And maybe show the business case and how you will track it.

[@chuckhenry5487]

Tom,it is super that you can show the process needed to implement a grazing system to those who are not familiar.you can lower the cost of production,helping too offset rising costs.good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@markcorr6704]

Go for it Tom. You wont regret it. We are on paddock system here for 20+ years. Most efficient way to maximise grazing platform.

[@paulwalsh548]

when upgrading your paths do think of drainage pipes either under it or next to it and drain the water into the fields and another suggestion if your fields to water logged do think of drain pipes and pipe the water to the creek another thing to look at. We do the fence thing here in australia only problem is fault finding but other than that works well. Should look into whether to add something to the grass like clover or alpha something.

[@hollys89]

Let's Go! This was a great way to start my Sunday. I'm so happy for y'all. You've worked hard done everything you can and when you put good in you get good back!! And you're watching your hope's and dreams come to fruition I've been waiting for this answer since watching James circle around on the ATV! by the way nice nod to the Astroturf lol awesome Tom well done sir

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

😊

[@williamgarcia210]

The future is now! Good luck implementing the plan.

[@charleslynch7274]

Seems like a great plan glad your excited about it hope you can convince your dad 👨

[@dennisdole1764]

So cool to be innovating and utilizing your farm in a more productive way. Good luck as you discuss with your dad. Blessings 😉

[@MrPete81]

A great point is you'll have the last few years of videos you've documented the farm and things you've tried in the past to be able to reflect on what has worked and what hasn't - that data alone is invaluable :) Change is always difficult, but hopefully this is a step in the right direction for you! Looking forward to the future!

[@cindybrodie9769]

As always, this video is a testament to how intelligent and multitalented farmers need to be. Great job!

[@TB-nh4dg]

Sound approach to exploit efficiencies across the business, interesting stuff Tom.

[@Meems56]

I’ve been waiting for this day! So excited for you all!

[@joycefuller9177]

This is very interesting and a big change for your dad. Be patient....🙂

[@JohntyNich]

Where I used to work 30 years ago used the paddock system. The tracks were the only down side in wet weather. Years of cows walking and creating bigger ruts and muddy udders in wet weather. They used 2” square posts with larger posts at the corners and 2x1 lengths to fire it over a gateway so you can get a tractor/cows under. The only other thing I hated was the mains electric fencer. Developed a bit of a phobia 😳 If you use those close ones for nights, they will still be spending a short time on them but be handier for morning milking…

[@robpooley7680]

I find it incredibly fascinating love the map they drew, we have paddocks on our farm if you implement it you never regret imo thats the best way to graze milking cows get weather on side as well it works a treat if you can get cows to graze the paddocks intensively then give the paddocks enough time to re grow its great way of doing the job a lot of expense and work to start with but it be worth it

[@themayorofdipshittery3646]

As a retired farmer, who would have thought it could get so scientific 😂😂😂😉

[@beardy4831]

Along the drive lane there either needs to be gates at every paddock, or another fence line along the lane and gates to each paddock. From the short review we see it doesn't look like those fence/gate quantities were included. Be sure to leave space at paddock 5 to turn the tractors around.

[@beau3532]

Literally I love the Sunday videos 💯

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

👍👍 Paddocks should be the most efficient use of grazing land. Hope the water system installation goes easily for you. 😁

[@AlleyCat-1]

I am excited for you guy's. Dad probably doesn't like change, but I bet he'll go for this idea (because he can see it now & it's easier to visualize when you have it drawn out.) & knowing the cost & work won't be instantaneous, but spread out, is a positive. Such an exciting time for you guy's.

[@xHedraGaming]

4 months of binge watching but I am finally caught up. Love your enthusiasm and the love you have the little rascals... Thx for the great content. Now go scrape up some muck... :)

[@FarmFreshIB]

This year I added one new perminant fence to divide my large pasture. What a huge difference it has made! Even with a blazing summer and not enough rain we still have more grass. I still need at least two more divisions, but what a start.

[@daniohara9963]

Moving fences is almost free Tom 20mins per day to move the wire and you get to see the cows. More Water points I agree be so good but no need for permanent fence it’s costly. Watch Greg Judy videos on grazing.

[@s.j.jeanne8408]

Great move Tom dad will come around change is hard, progress is clever farming. Looking forward to the start of work. Ps loved the cleanup of the farm, now that’s a plus too.

[@stablefairy9437]

this looks absolutely fascinating. will be so efficient when it is put into place. I was particularly interested in the water supply, as some farms can be a bit heath robinson with their water supply, so to have it properly set up is very important.

[@geraintowen9909]

Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this. Please keep us updated. 🐮

[@brissygirl4997]

Good luck with convincing your dad Tom and with all your future plans for the farm!

[@julier1616]

I bought your book yesterday, audio format. Really enjoying it! 🇨🇦

[@uhitskyle]

Grat to see you set these goals for the famr and chase them. Super good change for the farm! Can't wait to see how far you've come this day 2 years from now

[@jonwright7394]

THat looks amazing, lots of up front time and effort and money but a real saver in the long run.

[@maureensutton1816]

Follow the recommendations from the professionals and whilst your dad has a lot of real info in his head he's like me when it comes to this sort of technology. Best wishes Tom.

[@adamcran9859]

It is looking very exciting indeed my brother 💙👍🏻

[@leannemayor5755]

Hope dad agrees for you. You are full steam ahead and it’s grand to see. Love from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@wonderwend1]

I moved from the UK town to rural Ireland and assumed all farms ran on paddock systems. I think this is great

[@Gamble7080]

Love your vids I have watched most of them keep the good work up

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Cheers mate

[@boerauke]

Nice plans!. Think you gonna like it. Ive done something similar 3 years ago. Between the paddockr i use flexibile wire( Ghallager) and platic poles. When im gonna mowe these fields i just remove the temporay fence and have one paddock of 10 hectare. I use used slats as a track, bought them from Marketplace /craigslist. Took me 3 years to get everything the way i wanted it.

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

Very exciting changes afoot!!!!

[@clairecpdxx8862]

Exciting to see the changes.

[@ksully6551]

Very exciting plan, always look to the future for health of land, animals and family!

[@ethanblank2725]

Hey Tom, on our farm for the fields further away we cart water instead of running pipe. We have a tank on a wagon that is good enough supply for few days. You will have water that doesn't move sometimes but then you don't have to worry about damaging pipe with farm equipment (Driving over it, or working in fields). Just a thought. Cheers

[@CraftyLady22]

its great to see the findings of all that topography work and I've no doubt once you get started implementing the plans the cows will be pirouetting with glee in the fields!

[@22seanmurphy]

Hi Tom that's good that it can show you where the manholes are as you wouldn't want to hit one would you 😉, I really look forward to watching you every week i find it fascinating and enjoy your dad's stories and seeing your good lady now and again, great as always.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

🤦‍♂️😂

[@Sarcasticallyinspired]

Very interesting results. I didn't think you'd get so many paddocks out of one field. Good luck with convincing your dad to buy into the entire thing. I'm sure he'll come round and you'll have all your water troughs and fencing done in no time

[@ianbrooks6816]

I think the detail will help with the coatings so that’s a major win

[@Forester-qs5mf]

You dont need permanent water troughs. Go with portable retangular 200 litre poly troughs that can be easily relocated and plugged into a quick connect points. Much more flexible and you dont get the compaction / erosion around permanent structures. Run your water line along permanent fence lines.

[@nathanblack2655]

Love how there is so much technology in growing grass can’t wait to see the changes in the future

[@robertspringer4019]

Looks like a great plan Tom. With time saving plans like this, your dad will have more time to play Golf.

[@harleyross664]

Sounds like a really smart plan

[@michellegerrard6623]

Great video. Love the idea of the water being on a loop!! Maybe you could run the water pipe back from field 17/18, back down to link in with the pipe on the loop - making if all on a loop system? Great to watch you improveing the farm. You all work so hard.

[@PeterMayeku]

Was waiting for this video eagerly. Much Love from Kenya

[@Sarge084]

I'm not sure who's more excited about this, you or me!

[@SAB_Agri]

That’s the only way to go Tom 🤙🤙👍👍

[@shanedavies6846]

that is a great plan i have done something like that with few sheep and not sure if and how it will work with cows but i find that the grass grows better as less impact per run on each paddock hopefully make sense the stock feed the grass and as not strip grazing by moving fence so paddock 1,2,3 get some recovery time, then long term i would guess the saving on time moving fences and the recovery time the long term you may be able to graze less land?

[@andrewduke1489]

Morning Tom. Very interesting stuff. Love it.

[@nightwolf291]

Hey Tom I live in the U.S and I did the math for fencing in feet equals out to in feet is 5495 ft.

[@Lurchgaming99.]

great vid hope you the good lady and your dad and mam are good keep it going mate :)

[@MaxGriffinJames]

This is awesome. Moving cows every day like Joel Salatin in the US

[@tomcleghorn4005]

There was a lot of information I. That video. I’ve watched it twice and still missed stuff. Grazing rotations are an amazing way too get the most from your grazing land. I’m sure your father ( who is very very smart) will be open too a trial. Change is hard but you learn things!

[@marjoriebell4956]

Good luck! Love and prayers for you all 😇💜

[@jascollinscork]

Ya fantastic ideas for farm improvements!! In my farm experiences in 🇮🇪 Tom….. go 300 Gallon concrete/plastic water tanks to serve 2 paddocks then fence up to them or over them with treated stakes also use big corner posts to strain off with hi tensile wire!! Also very important is go inch water pipe an tee off 3/4 to your water troughs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nsgkuaov]

The easy way to get the boss on board is to do a cost benefit analysis and show him that the investment will be paid back in less than two years in increased production and vastly improved grass production not to mention savings in feed costs, Bertie can do this for you I am quite sure. If you send him to any Irish dairy farm they almost all have a paddock system and they don't put them in because they like the look of them it's all about increased returns.

[@TrishGolden]

I’m such a geek - I’m excited for you. Good times!

[@jpslifeonthefarm985]

Another great vid bud! With your dad loving grass as much as he does I don’t think it will take much to convince him to go to this system! Looking forward to seeing it all come together!

[@rdc5041]

From experience you’ll want some resilience built into the water system cuz atm if u have a problem, the water all over the farm goes out. Some stop taps and not having it all on one big loop would go a long way (also reduces water loss which can cost more than u think). Love to see all the numbers, can’t wait to see it implemented.

[@MagnumCamNZ]

90% of our dairy farms here in Nz run off a loop system with very few problems but a tap at trough dose help as the ball cock is the only weak point in the system if the cow's get acess to it. Always have the system built so on a hot day it will keep up filling the trough

[@christianbultman7560]

Consider planting hedges in combination with permanent fencing, looks great and has lots of advantages. Cheers Tom.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Great for wild life