Content related to the topic: grassland-management

14 July 2021

Managing herbal leys

See our information on choosing species for herbal leys and how to manage for grazing and silage.

14 July 2021

The benefits of herbal leys

See our information on the benefits of herbal leys for livestock and the environment. You will find tips on managing bloat and the anthelmintic properties of herbal leys.

20 January 2026

Herbal leys

Read about the benefits of herbal leys, how to establish, and how to manage for grazing or silage.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 4 – feeding and grazing management

In the fourth webinar of our herbal leys series, the panel will share practical farming experience of managing herbal leys, via short presentations and a Q&A session.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 3 – considerations beyond the price tag

This webinar focuses on environmental and financial aspects to consider when using herbal leys.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 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

Herbal leys 1 – livestock performance and environmental improvements

A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.

9 July 2021

Self-feeding silage – the way forward for your farm?

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

Self-feed and easy-feed silage

Find out the advantages and limitations of self-feed and easy-feed silage.

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.

22 June 2021

Management of outdoor straw pads

Further information on pad design for feed, water and bedding management.

22 June 2021

Site selection and planning requirements for outdoor straw pads

Practical advice on planning and design requirements for outdoor straw pads.