Grassland establishment: Variety choice

Rather than just accepting what your seed merchant has to sell, it is important to first talk about your grass-growing needs when planning new leys and swards

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Grassland establishment: Variety choice

Before speaking to your seed merchant, it is important you know your ‘hopes and dreams' for the grass you want to grow, says Janet Montgomery, agricultural manager for Barenbrug UK. Those ‘hopes and...

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