Crops & Grassland

Plough vs direct drill: Soil health impact revealed by ‘scorecard’

12 December 2022

Plough vs direct drill: Soil health impact revealed by ‘scorecard’

A structured way to monitor soil health is being delivered by a five-year research programme.

How to identify broad-leaved weeds in arable fields

10 September 2021

How to identify broad-leaved weeds in arable fields

How to identify and manage broad-leaved weeds based on an understanding of their biology.

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.

How to identify grass weeds in arable fields

9 September 2021

How to identify grass weeds in arable fields

How to identify and manage grass weeds based on an understanding of their biology.

Distribution and biology of shepherd’s-needle in the UK

20 November 2023

Distribution and biology of shepherd’s-needle in the UK

Find out how to identify and control this UK broad-leaved weed.

Distribution and biology of shepherd’s-purse in the UK

20 November 2023

Distribution and biology of shepherd’s-purse in the UK

Find out how to identify and control this UK broad-leaved weed.

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

Flea beetle fight gets fresh funding injection

6 September 2021

Flea beetle fight gets fresh funding injection

Researchers working to combat this devastating pest of oilseed rape have received a fresh injection of funds.

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.

Introduction to herbicide resistance in arable weeds

7 April 2026

Introduction to herbicide resistance in arable weeds

An overview of herbicide resistance and its management.

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