Two grass measurement systems are commonly used in the UK, sward height (cm) and kgDM/ha (cover/mass).

To measure sward surface height you can use a ruler, a sward stick (available from your levy body or seed merchant) mark cms on a welly, piece of alkathene pipe or any other tool you carry with you.

To measure kgDM/ha you can use a sward stick showing kgDM/ha or a rising plate meter.


Welly


Sward Stick


Rising Plate Meter



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