myöhäisniiton
Myöhäisniitto, a Finnish term, translates to "late mowing" and refers to the practice of allowing grassland or meadows to grow for an extended period before harvesting. This contrasts with traditional early mowing, which typically occurs in early summer. The delayed harvest in myöhäisniitto allows plants to mature further, often leading to a hay with a higher proportion of structural components and potentially a lower nutritional value for livestock compared to early-cut hay.
The practice of myöhäisniitto is often employed in certain agricultural contexts. It can be a strategy to
Modern agricultural practices often favor earlier mowing to optimize nutritional content and digestibility for animal feed.