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Contents tagged with grassland management
14 July 2021
AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.
14 July 2021
A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.
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9 July 2021
Self-feeding silage saves labour, power and machinery costs while delivering a simple, sustainable way to get forage into cows by just moving an electric wire once a day. First developed in the 1950s, self-feed had a 1970s revival and today is increasingly being seen as the cost-effective winter feeding method for autumn block-calving herds.
22 November 2021
Find out the advantages and limitations of self-feed and easy-feed silage.
22 July 2021
A simple look at the extent to which new agri-environment payments could fill the gap left by removal of direct payments.
8 March 2023
Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.
22 June 2021
Further information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.
22 June 2021
Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.
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22 June 2021
Find out about planning requirements, design suggestions and animal management on outdoor straw pads.
22 June 2021
Managing animals over winter at grass presents specific health and welfare challenges.
22 June 2021
Read other farmers’ top tips on grass paddock management and electric fencing.
22 June 2021
Knowing your target grass covers can help you plan ahead and maximise grass utilisation. See our tips and advice on how to achieve this.