Grassland Management

Meet the Forage For Knowledge contributor - Charlie Russell

17 September 2021

Meet the Forage For Knowledge contributor - Charlie Russell

Charlie Russell is Estate Factor and Farms Manager for Glenapp – a rural business near Stranraer where one of the challenges is usually to cope with over 1,500 mm annual rainfall, and this year turned into coping with a six-week drought.

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

9 September 2021

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

The 2021-22 DGE programme aims to recruit anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to produce and utilise grazed grass and silage to help support levy payers.

Forage for Knowledge – September 2021 reminders

20 August 2021

Forage for Knowledge – September 2021 reminders

Tips for getting the best out of grassland this autumn

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

26 January 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

Outdoor pig production for the arable rotation

19 January 2024

Outdoor pig production for the arable rotation

Find out the benefits of pig production and how outdoor pigs can fit into the arable rotation.

Grass leys for the arable rotation

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

How to assess clover content in pastures

7 October 2025

How to assess clover content in pastures

Use the clover content assessment stick to help you estimate the clover content in your pastures and assess nitrogen (N) supply.

Are all of your paddocks performing?

12 August 2021

Are all of your paddocks performing?

This article looks at how you manage your grassland

Managing herbal leys as another crop

12 August 2021

Managing herbal leys as another crop

This article is about managing herbal leys

Autumn grassland management planner

4 August 2021

Autumn grassland management planner

This planner will you you manage you grassland over the autumn period.

AHDB Grass campaign

17 April 2024

AHDB Grass campaign

Well-managed grassland provides the cheapest feed throughout the year, either as grazed grass or silage. Making the most of grass on your farm offers a huge opportunity to increase profits in a sustainable way.

Feeding maize silage to sheep

29 July 2021

Feeding maize silage to sheep

See our example rations and top tips for feeding maize to ewes or store lambs.

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