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Explore our latest Forage for Knowledge (FFK) articles on a range of grassland management topics.
Case studies
Forage For Knowledge case study: George Brown
Getting to grips with clover management - learnings from Moorepark
Herbal leys and their place in a resilient dairy system
Grazing and grass growth – a strategic farm update
Profiting through grass – low-value calves achieving high returns
Suffolk farmer makes savings cutting concentrate
Heifer grazing is key for Dalton Farm
Spring 2020 a first for early turnout in North Yorkshire
Clover and herbal leys
Sowing success and harnessing the power of clover
Bridging research and practice for clover establishment and management
With soil temperatures on the rise, so is clover
Drought busters for summer feed security
Legumes and chicory used in arable rotation to help beat blackgrass
Data
Rain data helps feed budgeting
Improve grassland efficiency with AgriNet
Ending the season on a high – October grass growth rates were higher than five-year average
Developing grass expertise
Grassland management
Unlocking the benefits of bale grazing
Advice on grassland management after a wet winter
Wet weather grazing management practices
Benefits of on/off grazing cows in autumn
Use our feed budget planner to maximise livestock nutrition and profitability
The importance of planning an autumn grazing rotation
Have you completed your sward MOT?
The impact of overgrazing on forage production
Utilisation is key to a successful grazing system
Trialling a pre-lambing rotation at Alnham Farm (case study)
Try the spring rotation planner to maximise spring grass intakes
Have you got time to plate meter?
Grazing strategies for worm control
Are you supplementing or substituting grass?
The impact of losing grazing days
Beef from grass - developing efficient beef systems
Changes in milk urea after turn out
Grow up to 20% more grass for your cows
Team motivation during the grazing season
Better utilisation while buffer feeding
Manage spring surplus carefully
Clear out residuals on grazing platforms
Infrastructure
Get water supplies ready for summer
Planning drinking water for livestock
Livestock management
Make smart choices for better breeding in your dairy herd
Importance of grass for heifers’ recovery post-calving
Planning ahead for winter bedding
Eating stones - what are cows trying to tell us?
Secure straw to avoid winter shortage
Make straw go further this winter
Feeding the ewe for maximum yield
Maintaining heifer growth rates at grass
Meet the FFK contributors
Milk from forage
Nutrient management
How will the wet weather affect your nitrogen use?
Strategic use of spring fertiliser in grassland
The importance of testing borehole water
Dirty water applications risk rejected paddocks
Planning ahead: Should I apply nutrients to grassland in the autumn and winter?
Spread sulphur for spring yield boost
Low protein silages lack sulphur
Look at alternatives to nitrogen fertilisers
Outwintering
Utilising deferred grazing to mitigate winter feed costs in livestock farming
AHDB to support Innovative Farmers field lab and conduct bale grazing research
Paddock design and transition of cattle to fodder beet
Case study - Michael Skinner's top tips for transitioning ewes onto fodder beet
Deferred grazing - an opportunity to reduce winter feed costs
Outwinter in-calf heifers to reduce winter rearing costs
Diet is key to successful outwintering
The benefits of weaning calves at grass
Weighing up the cost of winter feeding
Deferred grazing – an opportunity to reduce winter feed costs
Regenerative agriculture
Reseeding
Farm trial: performance assessment of grazed GS4 mixes
Choosing seed mixes for grazing platforms
Rejuvenating pastures this spring
Review progress
Silage management
Making good grass silage – back to basics
Ten minutes a day is all it takes to minimise silage waste!
How correct fermentation reduced the risk of liver fluke from silage
Preparing for multi-cut systems
Top 10 tips to optimise big bale silage quality
The cost of silage yield vs quality
Think about silage requirements and prioritise grazing
Consider self-feed silage this season
Good consolidation prevents silage slippage
Soil health
How to manage soils after prolonged waterlogging
Are you monitoring your drainage?
Soil test – the new must-have for 2021
Earlier turnout from better drainage
Testing silage
Weather: Dry weather management
Grassland management if dry conditions continue
Top tips for managing grazing during dry weather
Top tips on managing prolonged dry conditions
Novel shade ideas from across the globe
Feed supplement to protect grass cover
Limited rainfall could be problematic
Have just enough silage to get you through a sticky patch
Future planning for dry weather resistance
Improving resilience to drought through grazing management
How to prepare for weather changes when grazing
Dirty water risks paddock rejection