Harnessing the power of grass, whatever the weather
Discover how zero grazing offers Irish farmers unparalleled control, flexibility, and resilience, safeguarding your farm against unpredictable weather and optimising grass utilisation. We're here to help you thrive.
Why Irish farmers choose zero grazing
Irish farmers are increasingly turning to zero grazing for its ability to provide greater control, flexibility, and resilience compared to traditional grazing systems. This is especially true given Ireland's increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, which can severely impact grazing conditions.
Protection in wet conditions
During periods of heavy rainfall, paddocks can become untrafficable, leading to significant poaching and long-term damage to swards and soil structure. Zero grazing allows farmers to harvest grass and feed it indoors or at the yard, ensuring continuous grass utilisation while protecting ground conditions and preventing costly damage.
Security during drought
In dry summer periods, when grass growth diminishes and grazing blocks become stretched, zero grazing enables farmers to maximise the utilisation of outblocks, fragmented land, and surplus grass from non-grazing areas. This helps maintain a consistent feed supply and ensures steady milk performance for dairy herds.
Optimising grass utilisation
By adopting the O'Neill Agritech Zerograzer grass utilisation increases by 40%. In typical grazing systems cows will damage, poach and soil ground during the grazing rotation. By switching to our system the same area provides 100% utilisation while also increasing recovery time for regrowth.
Beyond weather challenges, zero grazing offers a broader solution to key farming challenges. It protects ground from poaching, improves feed security during drought, and allows for the efficient use of all available grass, contributing to overall farm efficiency and profitability.
Overcoming challenges
Irish farmers contend with increasing challenges, from unpredictable weather and fragmented land holdings to the constant pressure of maximising output from every acre. Zero grazing provides effective solutions to these pressing issues.
Weather resilience and land protection
Prolonged wet periods can render paddocks ungrazeable and severely damage ground conditions. Similarly, summer droughts can drastically reduce grass growth, putting immense strain on grazing platforms. Zero grazing helps overcome these issues by allowing you to harvest and feed fresh grass efficiently, protecting your land, utilising outblocks, and maintaining consistent herd performance regardless of the weather conditions.
The O’Neill AGRITECH advantage
O’Neill AGRITECH zero grazers are specifically engineered to maximise efficiency, reliability, and grass quality in the field, helping farmers extract the full benefit from zero grazing. Our machines deliver clean, consistent cutting, high throughput, and gentle crop handling to preserve forage quality. Their robust yet lightweight construction improves flotation and reduces ground impact, crucial in challenging Irish conditions. Backed by local parts stock, responsive support, and nationwide service from our central Irish base, we provide not just a machine, but a dependable long-term zero grazing solution farmers can rely on.
