Why ZERO GRAZING on Our Farm? - How This Machine Saves Us 40 ACERS of Grass! скачать в хорошем качестве

Why ZERO GRAZING on Our Farm? - How This Machine Saves Us 40 ACERS of Grass!

The cows are about to taste the sweetest, lushest grass of the season — and today, you’re coming along for the ride! In this video, we’re bringing a real farm essential back to life after its long winter rest: the trusted Zero Grazer. Stored safely away at the top end of the farm, it’s finally time to dust it off, give it a thorough service, and get it back into the fields. I’ll take you through the full servicing process, from tightening the chain beds to greasing up all the important moving parts and checking the machine over with a fine-tooth comb. The excitement is real because I absolutely love this piece of kit — it’s easily one of my favourite machines on the farm. As we go through it, you’ll get a close-up look at how the moving floor operates, how the drum mower feeds the grass cleanly into the box without ever touching the soil, and why keeping everything well-oiled and tensioned is critical to a smooth operation. You'll see me spotting the odd tin can left inside (yes, really!) and making sure it’s removed so nothing damages the machinery. I also chat about the history of the brand, Grass 120 — a strong, well-built Irish machine — and how it's evolved from the old PZ drum mowers some of you might remember. There's a clever bit of design with the wheels placed in the centre of the machine, making it super easy to pull even with a 100hp tractor, though you’ve got to be mindful when it's fully loaded on a wet day! We get the Zero Grazer out into the field, where early spring grass is a little lighter than ideal but packed full of clover that the cows are going to absolutely love. I explain how we ease the cows into eating fresh-cut grass alongside their silage, making sure they adjust well without over facing them. The beauty of zero grazing is not just about offering fresh, clean grass every day — it’s a huge boost for efficiency too. We’re using every scrap of grass we grow, keeping fields pristine, and preventing waste from trampling and mucking. It's like gaining an extra 40 acres of grazing land without owning a single extra acre! I walk you through the method of mowing, the hydraulic tips to keep the load level, and how the system lets us feed two loads of fresh grass daily right through to October if the weather plays ball. The cows are producing strong at 37 litres average, and it's all thanks to smart management like this. If you’ve ever wondered about the practical side of zero grazing, this video gives you a genuine day-in-the-life look at how it’s done — from first spark to full load. You’ll see the cows get their first taste of that lush spring grass, and believe me, their reaction is worth every bit of the work. So join me, Richard Wheelwright, as we kick off another season of efficient, sustainable, Yorkshire farming at its very best. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow all the action, and check out our merch and trusted farming brands below — every bit of support keeps us bringing you the real world of working agriculture! Thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next one! #ZeroGrazing #FarmMachinery #DairyFarming #GrassFeeding #YorkshireFarming #RichardWheelwright Murch: https://bit.ly/YorkshireFarmingMurch Ridgeline Clothing (The Farmers Choice): https://bit.ly/Ridgelineclothing Beestonley Honey: https://bit.ly/BeestonleyHoney Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/YorkshireFarming