Contents tagged with grazing
31 October 2024
As this year's Forage for Knowledge draws to an end, pasture-to-profit consultant Piers Badnell shares his final thoughts on the year and some notes to consider for the next 4–6 weeks.
22 October 2024
This report draws together management and financial information from seven farms across the UK which are currently bale grazing. The report seeks to highlight to readers where cost savings can be made before applying a cost-benefit analysis to their own system. As always when looking outwards at other farms, this report shows what is possible, rather than what is probable.
29 August 2024
Sara Pederson shares her tips on managing lameness in grazing dairy herds
30 April 2024
Join us and grazing consultant Andre Van Barneveld for a practical on-farm meeting about how making small changes to your business will prepare your grazing system for the future.
30 April 2024
Join us and grazing consultant Andre Van Barneveld for a practical on-farm meeting about how making small changes to your business will prepare your grazing system for the future.
22 October 2024
Fifty livestock farmers heard how Claire and Sam Beaumont benefit from bale grazing their out-wintered cattle at a meeting at Gowbarrow Hall Farm on the northern shore of Ullswater last Thursday (14 March).
10 September 2024
In association with BGS and LIC/Cogent, Josh and Lauren Fincham, and Anne and Guy Trehane, are hosting a spring farm walk at Hampreston Manor Farm.
12 February 2024
Magic Day is the day that grass supply matches grass demand. Join us on a farm walk where we will hear Mark Jones (farm manager at Nether Garrel), Joey Malone and other team members talk about how they manage the cows, grass and grazing on their farm.
6 February 2024
Can fodder beet be grown and fed in a sustainable way to beef cattle in the UK? Join this webinar to find out.
14 November 2023
As we draw Forage for Knowledge to a close on another grazing season, it's time for us to reflect on the year's successes and challenges.
3 November 2023
Managing pastures during wet weather can be a complex and challenging task, but it's essential for the sustainability and productivity of livestock farming.
4 January 2024
On/off grazing for cows in autumn offers many benefits for UK farmers.