Tips for grassland management on a fragmented farm

How rotational grazing is making a big difference for this Galway farmer

Michael Forde measuring grass on his Galway farm. Photo: Ray Ryan

​Damian Costello

Michael Forde and his father Bernie are reaping the rewards of embracing rotational grazing, despite the fragmented nature of their lowland Galway farm.

The 27ha (67ac) holding at Corrandulla is divided into four blocks, two of which are 6km away from the home farm, in different directions.