The Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales are drawn up after rigorous testing for attributes such as yield, persistency, quality and disease resistance. The data come from trials carried out by the NIAB-TAG, Barenbrug, IBERS, DLF Seeds, DSV, AFBI and SRUC, and are evaluated by a panel of experts.

Reseeding is an important part of grassland management on any farm and is essential for maintaining productive grassland.

A factsheet explaing how to calculate the dry matter of silage.

Grass is the most important, yet often overlooked, resource for livestock production. Well-managed grassland provides the most economic feed all year round, either as grazing or conserved forage. This manual provides beef and sheep producers with advice on how to get the best from their grassland

Short pocketbook with simple steps to assess soil structure

Targeted at managers of arable-based systems who are thinking about livestock opportunities for the first time, this guide includes sections on leys, cover crops, forage crops, maize, outdoor pig production and manures.

The starch, energy and intake characteristics of maize silage, together with its high dry matter yield potential, make it a good feed for beef cattle and sheep. This BRP manual includes information on growing and feeding maize and will help producers make the most of this potentially valuable crop

Grass grown for silage has different needs to grass grown solely for grazing. Silage can provide high quality forage for winter feeding however, as with all crops, it depends on using the right varieties of grass and optimising soil conditions. This manual covers the key issues when making silage

Grass is an important crop and grazed grass is the cheapest feed on farm, yet it rarely earns the respect it deserves as a potentially high-quality, natural ruminant feed. This manual will help producers develop new, more efficient grazing strategies to improve returns for their business

Biological soil health testing is a useful method of quantifying the impact of different soil management practices such as the use of cover crops.

In this guide we explore the potential role of cut and carry systems on UK dairy farms and establish best-practice guidelines for farmers

Four easy-to-follow steps for assessing soil structure

Nutrient management can often be forgotten on beef and sheep farms, yet there is considerable scope to reduce costs and improve output through the use of home-produced and bought-in nutrients. All crops need a good nutrient supply from the soil to grow and thrive. This updated manual looks at how feeding grass and forage crops properly with manufactured fertilisers or slurries and manures can boost growth.

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of fertilisers and organic materials to crops and grassland.

In this section you will find information on the nutrient content of organic materials such as manures, compost and digestate.

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops.

The key points to consider when laying cow tracks, including location, materials, drainage and maintenance.

These publications explain how each earthworm group has a unique and important function and give top tips on how identify and count each type.

Brassica crops can provide nutritious, cost-effective feeds for beef cattle and sheep. They can increase output per hectare and can be used for out-wintering to extend the grazing season. This manual provides guidance on how to use brassicas effectively in beef and sheep systems

This guide outlines the basic principles of field drainage, including information on installation and maintenance. It also emphasises the importance of good soil structure and includes information on subsoiling.

A list of companies that offer soil testing services and possibly forage analyses