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6 January 2025
Outwintering has several potential advantages over housing, but these have to be carefully weighed against possible concerns over animal welfare in unsuitable field conditions, the risk of soil erosion and performance targets.
2 November 2023
Planning ahead to secure any straw requirements or to seek alternative good-quality bedding options for the winter months is crucial.
16 June 2020
In response to the continued dry weather through May, the EU’s Crop Monitoring (MARS) service has further downgraded its forecasts for UK crop yields, including spring barley.
7 October 2025
Use this information to understand how the weather can affect the breeding performance of pigs.
12 June 2020
Brian Barker whats to see how far he can reduce inputs in wheat
28 February 2025
We take a look at Chris and Sarah Berry’s longer-term contingency plan to increase their resilience to dry weather.
14 August 2025
Tips on use of fertiliser in dry conditions (on YouTube)
28 February 2025
Forward planning is critical for Chris and Sarah Berry from Exeter who are aiming to increase output and reduce costs. After recently taking on full-time management of Higher Thornton Farm in Devon, Chris is aiming to improve their resilience to dry weather through diverse swards and grazing management
2 June 2020
GrasscheckGB farmer, Jack Hanson. He talks about the prolonged dry weather and what plans the farm will be putting in place
2 June 2020
GrasscheckGB farmer gives us an update on the continued dry weather situation on-farm
1 June 2020
29 May 2020
The weather is certainly throwing some challenges our way this year and the biggest impact is the reduced grass growth.