The 12 Aprils System: Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Crop Rotation

The video discusses a unique grazing system different from traditional grazing. It explains the layout of a farm with 100 acres, including 29 paddocks, and emphasizes the benefits of rotational grazing. The system allows cows to graze on different crops, enhancing nutritional value and reducing input costs. The speaker highlights the importance of variety in crops and the high nutritional value achieved through this method.

What is the primary reason for keeping the number of cows under 90 on the farm?

• To reduce the workload on the farmers.

• To match the capacity of the land.

• To minimize the environmental impact.

• To ensure the cows have enough space to roam freely.

How does the rotational grazing system benefit the cows?

• It reduces the need for artificial supplements.

• It limits the cows' movement to prevent overgrazing.

• It allows cows to graze on a variety of crops.

• It increases the cows' grazing time.

What is a key characteristic of the crops grown in the paddocks?

• They are all the same type of grass.

• They are different in each paddock.

• They are only planted once a year.

• They require minimal maintenance.

Why does the farmer choose to graze crops instead of grass?

• Crops provide higher nutritional value.

• Crops are more resistant to pests.

• Crops grow faster than grass.

• Crops are easier to plant and maintain.

How often does the farmer plant different crops for grazing?

• Every month.

• Four or five times a year.

• Twice a year.

• Once a year.