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Grassland Management
7 June 2019
At the next Morayshire Monitor Farm meeting on 11 June, Nuffield Scholar, farmer Alex Brewster, will discuss his 2016 project which looked at getting the most out of grassland.
4 July 2019
Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Independent consultant Rhidian Jones for this timely workshop to understand how we can improve animal performance and farm profitability through maximising grass utilisation. During the workshop we will discuss the opportunities to maximise grass growth and quality.
19 June 2019
Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Independent consultant Rhidian Jones for this timely workshop to understand how we can improve animal performance and farm profitability through maximising grass utilisation. During the workshop we will discuss the opportunities to maximise grass growth and quality.
31 January 2023
If you're thinking of undersowing maize, this article from the Maize Growers Association will help you understand the benefits it might bring.
10 May 2019
To be a successful dry cow feed that doubles up as a calving paddock, standing hay needs careful planning. It should be a quality grass that has been part of the platform rotation and allowed to go to seed.
23 May 2019
Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership research case study takes a closer look at the benefits of organic material additions
24 April 2019
Beef and lamb producers taking part in the GrassCheckGB project will open up their farms in May to share knowledge and help others increase profits from their pastures.
9 May 2019
Feed is a major cost of keeping a suckler cow and has a huge impact on fertility, calving ease and calf performance. The cheapest form of feed available to livestock farmers is grass. It is estimated that we waste 30% of the grass we grow. Since becoming a Strategic farm, E.H Holdstock & Son have introduced new grassland leys through reseeding and are keen to explore rotational grazing in 2019.
31 January 2023
Regular soil tests and the recommendations associated with them are vital tools that must be used in order to ensure the best possible crop yield
13 May 2019
Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and independent sheep and beef consultant Dr Liz Genever for a workshop looking at soil and grass management to improve animal performance and farm profitability. The workshop will focus on measuring and monitoring grass growth and quality, and the infrastructure required to improve grazing strategies.
30 April 2019
Strategic farm event – Michael and Tony Ball will discuss how they have made the most of forage production at Coton Wood Farm.
