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Irrigation Saves Pastures in Changing Climates | Burlington News
Climate chaos is hitting farms hard—erratic rain is shredding pastures, forcing dairy farmers to buy pricey hay. One Vermont farmer lost a summer to drought, then spent nearly $425 a ton on emergency feed. But new research shows irrigation could be the answer: half his fields got water, producing nearly four extra tons of feed per acre—especially on sandy soil. Still, it’s costly and complex: a system runs $85K, with a 12-year payback, and even farmers with irrigation can’t ignore water conflicts. Is it worth it? Maybe—for the herd’s health and the farm’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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