How do I improve quality of paddocks?

I've bought a house here in the UK with about 4.5 acres of paddocks that have grown to about 12" in height and looks pretty messy.

I also bought a David Brown 850 that was lying in one of the fields unused for about 4 years. Although it was completely siezed and full of water I've now got it running great with fully working hydraulic system.

I've just bought a 5' topper which with which I've cut the grass down to about 2" which is where I want to be. My question is, what do I need to do now to get the grass quality to improve? Can I leave the cut grass on the field and hope it will eventually disappear with subsequent mowing?

If you are really interested in improving the land, add a couple head of cattle. If you're not breeding them and don't put on more than your pasture will carry, it's not a lot of extra work.

Search the web with google and read about the "Ley System". There is a beneficial relationship between grazing animals and pasture that improves the land better than simply mowing and leaving the residue.

Side benefit is a freezer full of high-quality organic meat or a few extra pounds in your pocket periodically.

Of course, the above is written knowing nothing about what you need to do to graze cattle in GB. Probably some sort of permit required ?

You might wait to fertilize until you have the grass under control.

Good luck.

I'm hoping to mow the grass every couple of weeks, the effect after just one mowing is fantastic!