October on the Farm
As the weather and days draw in, dairy herds will be housed indoors. This prevents damage to sodden fields and ensures that the stockman can keep a close eye on his stock during the dark winter months. Indoors, dairy cows will live on a diet of conserved fodder (in this case grass silage) and concentrates. Fodder is always available ad-lib
The period
between late September and early October is generally regarded as the prime
time for drilling winter wheat. By late October the crop should be reasonably
well developed having two full leaves.
Getting oilseed rape off to a good start is
critical to avoid pest problems during the winter months - particularly
damaging are wood pigeons which can decimate a weak crop. Pigeons will flock in
their thousands to feed on a crop of oilseed rape during the winter months,
however they do not like mature crops that have large leaves and a well
developed canopy.
Alongside our Estate Maintenance service, we offer a broad range of services available throughout the Cotswolds. We can mend stock fencing or supply and erect new post and rail fencing for horse paddocks; provide year round grassland management - including mowing, fertilising and topping.
We also offer comprehensive tree and woodland management and can supply excellent quality firewood logs by the load.
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