Content related to the topic: grassland-management

4 January 2024

Benefits of on/off grazing cows in autumn

On/off grazing for cows in autumn offers many benefits for UK farmers.

26 April 2024

Utilising deferred grazing to mitigate winter feed costs in livestock farming

Deferred grazing emerges as a valuable tool for livestock producers. By carefully managing grazing fields, farmers can reduce winter feed costs, enhance animal health, and promote ecological well-being.

13 July 2023

Collaborative project demonstrates benefits of outdoor pigs for land management

As most outdoor pig herds are kept on rented arable land, collaboration between pig keepers and their landlords is crucial.

12 July 2023

AHDB ‘scorecard’ unearths soil’s secrets

Capture a full picture of soil health with our ‘scorecard’

27 April 2023

Trialling a pre-lambing rotation at Alnham Farm (case study)

The application of PLR principles at a farm in Northumberland.

20 April 2023

Making good grass silage – back to basics

Emily Collins provides top tips for cutting, harvesting, ensiling and clamping to help you produce high-quality silage.

13 April 2023

Importance of grass for heifers’ recovery post-calving

How best to meet the nutritional requirements of freshly calved heifers.

3 November 2023

Try the spring rotation planner to maximise spring grass intakes

Based on target areas and dates, we explain how to use our planner to maximise grass intakes this spring.

25 March 2025

How did grass cover mixes fare during summer heatwaves?

An update on grass cover trial, including a look at how pig paddocks have held up during prolonged dry periods.

25 June 2025

Grow Wales Green: opportunity to be part of a pilot

If you want to try new ways to establish green protein forages and are able to offer up to 0.5ha during the 2022 growing season then we would like to hear from you.

22 May 2024

Meet the Forage for Knowledge contributors - Apie Pieterse

South African Apie Pieterse manages a split-block herd in Nottinghamshire where he has not only learned rotational grazing from scratch, but also honed his skills on heavy land in a dry area.

27 October 2022

Meet the Forage for Knowledge contributors - James Muir

It’s been a tough year for grassland managers. Growing half of his normal dry matter has tested James Muir’s ability to adapt and build resilience into a 400-cow spring-calving business.