28 October 2025

The Forage First guide

This guide collates the available knowledge and numbers on forage utilisation and feeding. This data is drawn from AHDB’s extensive research and resources, as well as experienced industry advisors and centres of forage utilisation expertise across the world.

17 June 2021

How to calculate the dry matter (DM) of forage

Find out why sampling forage and calculating its DM value is essential to maintain a balanced diet.

7 March 2024

Low protein diets based on high protein forages for dairy cows

The general volatility and upwards trend in the price of protein feeds (i.e. soya) available for dairy rations coupled with the concerns over the environmental risk of nitrogen losses challenge the sustainability of the dairy farm system.

5 May 2020

Effect of lucerne inclusion level and chop length on performance of dairy cows

Latest research on the effect of chop length when lucerne is fed alongside maize silage in dairy cow diets

20 October 2023

Lucerne as a replacement for grass silage in the diet of the dairy cow

Latest research on the effect of including lucerne silage alongside either grass or maize silage in dairy cow diets

5 May 2020

Feeding lucerne silage

Explore the performance of lambs, dairy cows and ewes when fed lucerne silage.

20 October 2023

Silaging lucerne

Top tips to minimise leaf losses and maintain a high protein content.

20 October 2023

Managing lucerne

It is vital to control weeds, pests and diseases in a lucerne stand to avoid yield reductions and to prolong the lifespan of your crop.

20 October 2023

Fertiliser recommendations for lucerne

We look at the factors affecting the nutrient requirements of lucerne.

20 October 2023

Establishing lucerne

Find out when and how to sow lucerne seeds for successful establishment.

20 October 2023

Field selection and preparation for growing lucerne

Factors to consider when selecting a variety and preparing a seedbed.

5 May 2020

Options for growing lucerne

Grow alone or in a mixture? Find out what your options are for growing lucerne.

Contents tagged with forage

28 October 2025

The Forage First guide

17 June 2021

How to calculate the dry matter (DM) of forage

7 March 2024

Low protein diets based on high protein forages for dairy cows

5 May 2020

Effect of lucerne inclusion level and chop length on performance of dairy cows

20 October 2023

Lucerne as a replacement for grass silage in the diet of the dairy cow

5 May 2020

Feeding lucerne silage

20 October 2023

Silaging lucerne

20 October 2023

Managing lucerne

20 October 2023

Fertiliser recommendations for lucerne

20 October 2023

Establishing lucerne

20 October 2023

Field selection and preparation for growing lucerne

5 May 2020

Options for growing lucerne